President Zulma R. Toro | Central Connecticut State University
President Zulma R. Toro | Central Connecticut State University
Of the 19 institutions in the county, five provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including University of Saint Joseph, Central Connecticut State University and Trinity College.
At least 30,960 people applied to Hartford County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 30,445 students enrolled in the universities, including 25,452 in undergraduate and 4,993 in graduate programs. In total 7.9% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (47.5%) and Hispanic (19.7%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Central Connecticut State University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 9,468 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for five institutions in Hartford County, including Academy Di Capelli -, Rensselaer at Hartford and Hartford International University for Religion and Peace.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Aero Tech School | -- | -- | -- |
| Central Connecticut State University | 7,302 | 5,623 | 9,468 |
| Connecticut State Community College | -- | -- | 2,395 |
| American Institute-West Hartford | -- | -- | 369 |
| Rensselaer at Hartford | -- | -- | -- |
| CT Aerotech | -- | -- | 51 |
| Goodwin University | -- | -- | 3,158 |
| Bristol Technical Education Center | -- | -- | 152 |
| Academy Di Capelli - | -- | -- | -- |
| International Institute of Cosmetology | -- | -- | 175 |
| Porter and Chester Institute of Enfield | -- | -- | -- |
| Charter Oak State College | -- | -- | 1,602 |
| Trinity College | 6,220 | 2,239 | 2,205 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor | -- | -- | 973 |
| University of Saint Joseph | 1,654 | 1,241 | 1,992 |
| University of Hartford | 13,230 | 10,981 | 5,732 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | 2,554 | 2,477 | 1,535 |
| Hartford International University for Religion and Peace | -- | -- | -- |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain | -- | -- | 638 |
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