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Our analysis found Post University to be the most geographically diverse college in Connecticut. On geographic diversity, it scores 68.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.9, alongside a 85.3 gender-diversity score.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. The ranking below was designed to help you find 39 colleges by geographic diversity in Connecticut, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the geographic origins of the student body (how widely students are drawn from across the country and the world). So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed 39 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
Our analysis found Post University to be the most geographically diverse college in Connecticut. On geographic diversity, it scores 68.1 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 63.9, alongside a 85.3 gender-diversity score.
United States Coast Guard Academy came in at #2 on this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Connecticut. On geographic diversity, it scores 67.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 56.3, alongside a 96.7 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #3 makes Yale University one of the most geographically diverse colleges in Connecticut. It scores 65.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 79.7, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Out of the 39 colleges in Connecticut in this year's ranking, Wesleyan University landed the #4 spot. Wesleyan University scores 57.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 72.1, and gender diversity 99.1.
Connecticut College earned the #5 place in Connecticut. The school's geographic diversity score is 56.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.2, alongside a 96.8 gender-diversity score.
Trinity College placed #6 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Connecticut. On geographic diversity, it scores 53.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.8, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Fairfield University earned the #7 position in Connecticut. It scores 42.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 44.5, and gender diversity 97.6.
Quinnipiac University earned the #8 position in Connecticut. The school's geographic diversity score is 38.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 51.6, with a gender-diversity score of 94.9.
University of New Haven placed #9 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Connecticut. On geographic diversity, it scores 38.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 66.9, alongside a 99.8 gender-diversity score.
Mitchell College earned the #10 position in Connecticut. It scores 37.8 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 64.7, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
Sacred Heart University earned the #11 position in Connecticut. Sacred Heart University scores 37.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 56.9, with a gender-diversity score of 95.2.
University of Connecticut earned the #12 position in Connecticut. It scores 37.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 68.4, and gender diversity 99.0.
University of Hartford came in at #13 in this year's ranking. On geographic diversity, it scores 35.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.8, alongside a 97.5 gender-diversity score.
University of Bridgeport ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 26.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 73.1, and gender diversity 98.1.
Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor scores 21.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 70.3, and gender diversity 55.4.
University of Connecticut-Stamford came in at #16 in this year's ranking. On geographic diversity, it scores 19.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 72.4, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
University of Saint Joseph earned the #17 position in Connecticut. The school's geographic diversity score is 17.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.7, and gender diversity 79.1.
Western Connecticut State University placed #18 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Connecticut. On geographic diversity, it scores 16.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 65.1, alongside a 99.5 gender-diversity score.
Albertus Magnus College earned the #19 position in Connecticut. Albertus Magnus College scores 14.8 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 67.0, alongside a 94.0 gender-diversity score.
Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford placed #20 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Connecticut. The school's geographic diversity score is 12.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 81.3, with a gender-diversity score of 97.5.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 12.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.3, with a gender-diversity score of 47.2.
Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. It scores 12.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 54.1, and gender diversity 97.6.
Southern Connecticut State University earned the #23 position in Connecticut. Southern Connecticut State University scores 10.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 64.2, and gender diversity 94.5.
Charter Oak State College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 9.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 61.4, alongside a 76.5 gender-diversity score.
Central Connecticut State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 9.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 61.3, with a gender-diversity score of 100.0.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the geographic origins of the student body (how widely students are drawn from across the country and the world). The racial-ethnic minorities percentage is calculated by taking the total number of students, subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity is unknown, and dividing by total enrollment.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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