Physical Sciences colleges in Connecticut, ranked by graduates
5 colleges in Connecticut awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in 2023: 213 degrees, 2% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.4% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Yale University graduated the most (68, 4.1% of its class). 3 of the 5 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 52%; the most selective is Yale University at 4%.
Physical Sciences colleges in Connecticut
Every Connecticut college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its physical sciences page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | Private | 68 | 4.1% | 4% | 1570 |
| 2 | University of Connecticut | Public | 61 | 1.1% | 52% | 1370 |
| 3 | Wesleyan University | Private | 39 | 5.1% | 16% | 1490 |
| 4 | Southern Connecticut State | Public | 26 | 1.7% | 91% | 1100 |
| 5 | Eastern Connecticut State | Public | 19 | 2.4% | 83% | 1180 |
Questions about physical sciences colleges in Connecticut
What is the best college for physical sciences in Connecticut?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest physical sciences programs in Connecticut are Yale University (68), University of Connecticut (61), Wesleyan University (39). "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 physical sciences?
5 four-year colleges in Connecticut awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in 2023, 3 public and 2 private, for 213 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for physical sciences 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.
Physical Sciences 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.