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Top Nursing Schools in Connecticut

This page lists 19 schools in Connecticut that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 4 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 3 associate degree (ADN), 13 bachelor's (BSN), 13 master's and 6 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 6 public, 8 private nonprofit and 5 private for-profit. 17 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in New Britain (4), Bridgeport (2), Fairfield (2) and Hamden (2).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

19 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (19)

Central Connecticut State University campus

Central Connecticut State University

PublicUniversityNew Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University is a public university in New Britain, CT. It reported 100 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, PhD-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Charter Oak State College

PublicFour-year collegeNew Britain, CT

Charter Oak State College is a public four-year college in New Britain, CT. It reported 29 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Connecticut State Community College campus

Connecticut State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeNew Britain, CT

Connecticut State Community College is a public community / two-year college in New Britain, CT. It reported 474 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Fairfield University campus

Fairfield University

Private nonprofitUniversityFairfield, CT

Fairfield University is a private nonprofit university in Fairfield, CT. It reported 260 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CNM, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Goodwin University campus

Goodwin University

Private nonprofitUniversityEast Hartford, CT

Goodwin University is a private nonprofit university in East Hartford, CT. It reported 281 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSNACEN: ADN

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Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionNew Britain, CT

Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain is a private for-profit specialized institution in New Britain, CT. It reported 152 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

ACEN: LPN/LVN

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Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionShelton, CT

Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is a private for-profit specialized institution in Shelton, CT. It reported 151 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

ACEN: LPN/LVN

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Porter & Chester Institute

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionBridgeport, CT

Porter & Chester Institute is a private for-profit specialized institution in Bridgeport, CT. It reported 169 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionHamden, CT

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is a private for-profit specialized institution in Hamden, CT. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Post University campus

Post University

Private for-profitUniversityWaterbury, CT

Post University is a private for-profit university in Waterbury, CT. It reported 585 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSNACEN: DNP

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Quinnipiac University campus

Quinnipiac University

Private nonprofitUniversityHamden, CT

Quinnipiac University is a private nonprofit university in Hamden, CT. It reported 381 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Sacred Heart University campus

Sacred Heart University

Private nonprofitUniversityFairfield, CT

Sacred Heart University is a private nonprofit university in Fairfield, CT. It reported 421 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, DNP, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master'sACEN: ADN

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Southern Connecticut State University campus

Southern Connecticut State University

PublicUniversityNew Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University is a public university in New Haven, CT. It reported 187 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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University of Bridgeport campus

University of Bridgeport

Private nonprofitUniversityBridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport is a private nonprofit university in Bridgeport, CT. It reported 130 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSNACEN: ADN (candidate)

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University of Connecticut campus

University of Connecticut

PublicUniversityStorrs, CT

University of Connecticut is a public university in Storrs, CT. It reported 333 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of Hartford

Private nonprofitUniversityWest Hartford, CT

University of Hartford is a private nonprofit university in West Hartford, CT. It reported 86 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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University of Saint Joseph campus

University of Saint Joseph

Private nonprofitUniversityWest Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph is a private nonprofit university in West Hartford, CT. It reported 117 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Western Connecticut State University campus

Western Connecticut State University

PublicUniversityDanbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University is a public university in Danbury, CT. It reported 87 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Yale University campus

Yale University

Private nonprofitUniversityNew Haven, CT

Yale University is a private nonprofit university in New Haven, CT. It reported 199 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, PhD

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Before you apply in Connecticut

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Connecticut. See online coursework and clinical requirements.