2024 Best Colleges for Religious Studies in Connecticut

• New Haven, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  1,038 reviews

Sophomore: Yale has been a fun and enjoyable experience overall. I would definitely choose Yale again if I had to re-do my college application. Academics: some departments are better taught than other departments. Yale can be weaker in CS and Math compared to other universities, but most alums are still very successful. Like most colleges, there is a lot of independent learning and there are numerous resources to help you. The environment is not competitive unless premed. Social life: Yale has an AMAZING social life compared to other universities of equal caliber. There is always something going on and you can be as social as you want. Social life is nonexistent during midterm season. There are parties, frats, concerts, woads, club formals, and many other events. Sports: Not a big sports school but many students are involved in club sports. Yale dining is delicious and healthy!... Read 1,038 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 5%

• Net price $20,605

• SAT range 1480-1580

• Hartford, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.32 out of 5  760 reviews

Alum: Gorgeous campus! Newly renovated dining halls. Extremely generous financial aid. Intimate classes and professors who genuinely care about you. As a liberal arts college, the job search may be difficult at first but your learning, research skills, curiosity, and analysis will all pay off eventually.... Read 760 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 38%

• Net price $29,789

• SAT range 1300-1480

• New London, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.42 out of 5  433 reviews

Sophomore: Beautiful campus, very attentive professors and staff. Party scene is lacking but we do the best we can for a small school, and Floralia was INCREDIBLE! Housing is really nice, almost everyone gets a large single sophomore year and on.... Read 433 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 41%

• Net price $44,820

• SAT range 1340-1450

• Cromwell, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  24 reviews

Junior: The classes are challenging, but there is help if you need it. The curriculum and teachings have been completely in line with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church! All the professors are clearly experts in their fields and leaders for students!... Read 24 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $16,060

• SAT range —

• Storrs, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  3,518 reviews

Freshman: I like the vast spectrum of extracurricular activities such as clubs and sports. There's a lot of fun things to do. I myself am in a few organizations, and I've enjoyed my stay here so far! I also like the medical programs they have to prepare you if you're a pre-med student. There are a lot of majors that tailor towards medicine, and they have a lot of resources you can go to. I will say the only real problems I've had are with dorming. It gets really hot in the summer, and you're not allowed to bring an air conditioner unless you have a medical condition which can be troublesome. I've also had a few problems with the cleanliness, but that may just be the specific building I live in. Overall it's a good college, although it has its cons.... Read 3,518 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 56%

• Net price $22,168

• SAT range 1230-1430

• Fairfield, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.52 out of 5  1,115 reviews

Freshman: SHU gets a bad rep, but honestly, all colleges have their pros and cons. The adjustment period is never easy for anyone regardless of what school you go to, especially if you live on campus. I will say that your experience at SHU is what you make it. I highly recommend getting involved right off the bat, which is super easy since they basically throw a bunch of club and involvement opportunities in your face when you arrive on campus. Greek life does have a pretty big presence, I'd recommend getting involved with it (it's nothing like the south). The campus is beautiful which is a plus. If you're a health sciences/nursing major you'll get the best academic resources and attention. The Honors dorms are the nicest ones, if you don't get into honors you'll be put into the regular dorms but honestly they're not as bad as most typical college dorms (all dorms have AC and free laundry for example) and it's very easy to be social and make friends through them. Also hockey games are the best!... Read 1,115 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 66%

• Net price $43,907

• SAT range 1040-1200

• Fairfield, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  836 reviews

Junior: I have had a fantastic experience at Fairfield university! I love the community here and how friendly everyone is. It is super easy to make friends in classes and during clubs and activities. It is really nice to be able to make meaningful connections with professors with the small class sizes and Fairfield guarantees an internship during your four years so that is a nice perk. I genuinely love the energy and people here as well as the location. Being so close to the beach is awesome and the downtown area is super safe. I think one thing I would like to see change is the housing situation because it can be stressful with the number of students coming in every year.... Read 836 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 56%

• Net price $44,723

• SAT range 1230-1380

• West Hartford, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.46 out of 5  1,717 reviews

Sophomore: I’m currently in my second semester of sophomore year and after completing all of my academic courses, I’m finally able to start working towards my illustration major and animation minor. In my freshman year alone, I’ve noticed just how much my art has improved! I’ve learned to pay attention to lighting in a 3D space and how to correct my proportions when it comes to drawing anatomy. I’m focusing on character design for video games and animated movies, and the Hartford Art School offers so many introduction courses that helps to introduce the subject in a matter that’s not overwhelming. I’ve already taken Drawing 1, Intro to Animation, Drawing 2 and an Intro to Illustration, which all align with my major. I love that despite having required classes, the school still offers courses to give you a taste of the different majors that they offer. With each passing semester, I’m getting more and more excited working towards my desired career. Overall, I’ve had a good experience attending HAS... Read 1,717 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $29,987

• SAT range 1080-1270

• Middletown, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  740 reviews

Sophomore: Having just finished my first year at Wesleyan I can definitely see why this place is so highly rated. By far my favorite thing about this place are the people I've met from professors to students to alumni. I just think this place attracts a type of person who is passionate and interesting and I think that's why I'm in college in the first place. For Brown Rejects: The university is expensive, and as you pay a flat rate and cannot switch classes around easily the experience can feel claustrophobic or rather limiting if you're among the MOST driven students; but O! to be in the middle 50 here; you will stumble into incredible classes with awesome professors and interesting students who will keep you engaged in the material and the work is manageable, club scene is a blast, music is great, alright nightlife, and great senior housing.... Read 740 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 19%

• Net price $20,535

• SAT range 1300-1510

• Bridgeport, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.49 out of 5  947 reviews

Sophomore: University of Bridgeport is an excellent school in terms of curriculum, faculty, and, of course, the radiant and huge campus. You have a wide array of majors to choose from, and the extra curricular opportunities are amazing! This school is also very much suitable for international students, considering I am an international student and I fit it in very nicely, just as other students from over 30 countries who were with me during the Fall '21 intake. However, the only concerning factor about UB is the quality of students; I have a feeling sometimes that University of Bridgeport has kind of a loose attitude about accepting students and therefore you are in there with all kinds of bright and otherwise inclined students. Overall, UB is an amazing school and anyone coming here would have an amazing 4 years.... Read 947 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 73%

• Net price $24,324

• SAT range 950-1130

• West Hartford, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  385 reviews

Freshman: Even though I have only been at USJ for half of a semester, it has been a pretty good experience. Everyone has been really nice and accepting. The campus is beautiful, especially with the leaves changing colors! The professors are always there to help and provide resources if you are struggling, either academically or mentally.... Read 385 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 78%

• Net price $26,328

• SAT range 970-1230