Connecticut is located in the northeastern United States and is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. It is the fourth smallest state by area and the 29th most populous. Connecticut’s capital city is Hartford and its most populous […]

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts was founded in 1976 in Old Lyme, Connecticut. It was the first college in the United States to offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Classical Realism. The college began with just one professor and a handful of students, but it quickly grew to become one of the […]

Mitchell College was founded in 1837 by John Mitchell, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist. Originally located in a small rural town, the college quickly grew to become one of the most prestigious liberal arts colleges in the region. By the turn of the century, Mitchell College had become a major center for learning, attracting students […]

Post University was founded in 1890 as a private college by Dr. Frederic Post, a respected educator and entrepreneur. Initially, the university was known as Post College and located in Waterbury, Connecticut. It was the first private college in the state of Connecticut to be accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges […]

Quinnipiac University was founded in 1929 as a private, non-sectarian university by Samuel W. Tator and Arnold G. Clowes. It was originally located in New Haven, Connecticut but moved to its current location in Hamden, Connecticut in 1960. The university’s name comes from the Native American tribe that inhabited the area prior to the arrival […]

Sacred Heart University was founded in 1963 by the Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport. It was originally established as a Catholic college for women, with the mission to provide education for young women so that they could live as “women of faith and service in today’s world.” The first […]

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) was founded in 1893 as the New Haven State Normal School. It was part of the Connecticut Board of Education’s plan to create a network of state-funded teacher training institutions. The school opened its doors with just one building, and began offering classes in September 1893. The first class had […]

St. Joseph College was founded in 1851 by Rev. Fr. C.M.A. Payen, a French missionary and the first Vicar Apostolic of Agra, India. Since its inception, St. Joseph College has been dedicated to providing quality education to its students, with an emphasis on the liberal arts and sciences. The college was initially affiliated to the […]

Trinity College was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the oldest university in Ireland and one of the oldest universities in Europe. The college was established as an alternative to the Protestant universities of Oxford and Cambridge, which were not open to Catholics at the time. Trinity College is located on a […]

The United States Coast Guard Academy was established in 1876 as the Revenue Cutter School of Instruction. The school was founded with the mission of educating young men to serve as officers in the United States Revenue Cutter Service, which later became part of the modern-day Coast Guard. Initially, instruction took place in two rooms […]

The University of Bridgeport was founded in 1927 as the Junior College of Connecticut. It was founded by Reverend Joseph H. Fichter, who wanted to create a university that would provide educational opportunities for those who had been denied access to higher education due to financial hardship or other circumstances. The university began with only […]

The University of Connecticut (UConn) was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School. The school was established to provide instruction in agriculture and related sciences to the children of Connecticut’s farming communities. It was initially located on a small plot of land donated by Charles and Augustus Storrs. The first class at the school […]

The University of Hartford was founded in 1877 as the Hartford Art School. It was the first art school in the United States and was established to provide a quality education to aspiring artists. The school changed its name in 1939 to the Hartford School of Design and then, in 1957, to its current name, […]

The University of New Haven was founded in 1920 as the New Haven YMCA Junior College. It was established to provide a higher education for the youth of the city, offering classes in liberal arts and sciences. Initially, the college had only one building and 35 students enrolled. Over the years, however, it grew rapidly […]

Founded in 1831, Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college located in Middletown, Connecticut. It was established by Methodist leaders and named after John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. The university has a long and distinguished history of teaching excellence, having been ranked in the top tier of national universities by U.S. News & […]

Western Connecticut State University was founded in 1903 as the Danbury Normal School, a two-year teacher training school. The school was renamed the Danbury State Teachers College in 1933, and then Western Connecticut State College in 1959. In 1983, it was granted university status and officially became known as Western Connecticut State University. For over […]

Yale University has a long and illustrious history. Founded in 1701 as the Collegiate School, it was the third college established in the American colonies. The school was founded by a group of Congregationalist ministers led by Reverend James Pierpont with the intention of educating men for ministry and public service. In 1718, Elihu Yale […]

Holy Apostles College and Seminary was established in 1956 in Cromwell, Connecticut. Founded by Rev. Thomas W. Petrisko, the college was originally a small school offering classes in theology, philosophy and the liberal arts. Over the course of the next two decades, Holy Apostles College and Seminary grew steadily, adding new faculty and expanding its […]

Fairfield University was founded in 1942 by the Society of Jesus. Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, it was originally an all-male Jesuit college. In 1947, it became the first Jesuit college to admit female students. Since that time, the school has grown substantially to become a comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety […]

Eastern Connecticut State University was founded in 1889 as a two-year teacher preparation school. It was originally called the State Normal School and was located in Willimantic, Connecticut. In 1893, the school was renamed to Eastern Connecticut State Normal School and began offering four-year degree programs in 1905. The school was accredited by the New […]

Founded in 1911, Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college located in New London, Connecticut. The school was originally founded by the Episcopal Church as the Connecticut College for Women. The first class of students arrived in 1915 and initially the college offered only undergraduate degrees. In 1969, the college officially became coeducational and […]

Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) was founded in 1849 as the State Normal School and has grown over the years to become one of the largest universities in Connecticut. In 1933, it was renamed Central Connecticut State Teachers College, and in 1959 it became Central Connecticut State College. In 1983, it achieved university status and […]

Charter Oak State College was founded in 1973 as a public, non-profit institution of higher education. It was the first college in Connecticut to be founded as a totally online college. It was created to provide an accessible, affordable, and quality education for all people regardless of their location or financial situation. The mission of […]

Albertus Magnus College is a private, Catholic college located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs, the college was originally called Albertus Magnus College for Women. The college was named after Albertus Magnus, a 13th-century German philosopher and theologian. The original mission of the college […]