History colleges in Connecticut, ranked by graduates
7 colleges in Connecticut awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in history in 2023: 263 degrees, 2% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Yale University graduated the most (111, 6.7% of its class). 3 of the 7 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 52%; the most selective is Yale University at 4%.
History colleges in Connecticut
Every Connecticut college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in history, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its history page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | Private | 111 | 6.7% | 4% | 1570 |
| 2 | University of Connecticut | Public | 62 | 1.1% | 52% | 1370 |
| 3 | Southern Connecticut State | Public | 26 | 1.7% | 91% | 1100 |
| 4 | Eastern Connecticut State | Public | 24 | 3% | 83% | 1180 |
| 5 | Wesleyan University | Private | 17 | 2.2% | 16% | 1490 |
| 6 | Sacred Heart University | Private | 12 | 0.8% | 65% | 1200 |
| 7 | Fairfield University | Private | 11 | 1% | 33% | 1310 |
Questions about history colleges in Connecticut
What is the best college for history in Connecticut?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest history programs in Connecticut are Yale University (111), University of Connecticut (62), Southern Connecticut State (26). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Connecticut college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Connecticut offer history?
7 four-year colleges in Connecticut awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in history in 2023, 3 public and 4 private, for 263 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for history in Connecticut?
At the 3 public universities on this list, Connecticut residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
History elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.