NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — WalletHub analysts Monday released their 2026 ranking of best colleges in Connecticut.

Every year, the personal-finance company analyzes nearly 800 higher-education schools across the country, ranking them on about 30 key measures, like student selectivity, cost and financing, and career outcomes.

They hope the rankings- both national and state level- help college-bound seniors make informed school choices.

Top 10 Colleges and Universities in Connecticut: • Yale University • Wesleyan University • Trinity College • University of Connecticut • Connecticut College • Fairfield University • Quinnipiac University • Central Connecticut State University • Western Connecticut State University • University of Hartford

Top 5 Universities in the US:

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