Social Sciences colleges in Connecticut, ranked by graduates
11 colleges in Connecticut awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in social sciences in 2023: 1,910 degrees, 12.1% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (6.8% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Connecticut graduated the most (693, 12.1% of its class). 3 of the 11 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 52%; the most selective is Yale University at 4%.
Social Sciences colleges in Connecticut
Every Connecticut college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in social sciences, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its social sciences page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Connecticut | Public | 693 | 12.1% | 52% | 1370 |
| 2 | Yale University | Private | 382 | 22.9% | 4% | 1570 |
| 3 | Wesleyan University | Private | 205 | 26.8% | 16% | 1490 |
| 4 | Trinity College | Private | 196 | 36.8% | 29% | 1400 |
| 5 | Connecticut College | Private | 102 | 26.8% | 37% | 1420 |
| 6 | Southern Connecticut State | Public | 83 | 5.3% | 91% | 1100 |
| 7 | Eastern Connecticut State | Public | 71 | 8.8% | 83% | 1180 |
| 8 | Quinnipiac University | Private | 65 | 3.9% | 72% | 1250 |
| 9 | Fairfield University | Private | 53 | 5% | 33% | 1310 |
| 10 | Sacred Heart University | Private | 50 | 3.4% | 65% | 1200 |
| 11 | Albertus Magnus College | Private | 10 | 5.1% | 59% | 1230 |
Questions about social sciences colleges in Connecticut
What is the best college for social sciences in Connecticut?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest social sciences programs in Connecticut are University of Connecticut (693), Yale University (382), Wesleyan University (205). "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 social sciences?
11 four-year colleges in Connecticut awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in social sciences in 2023, 3 public and 8 private, for 1,910 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for social 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.
Social 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.