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New Haven County is home to a number of amazing public and private schools, as well as an excellent selection of Colleges and Universities that work to help students reach their maximum potential through dedication and embracing their creativity in the classroom. The parents and teachers of New Haven County work together to provide the best possible education for children of all ages and are dedicated to ensuring that their students are learning in a safe and encouraging environment.
For a complete list of schools in New Haven County click here http://www.connquest.com/ct/counties/newhaven/education.html
New Have County prides itself on its top-notch private schools. With superior academics, some of the highest test scores in the state, and safe child-centered learning environments, New County private schools help children to become responsible citizens.
For a complete list of private schools in New Haven County click here http://www.greatschools.net/search/search.page?c=school&p=9&q=New+Haven+County&search_type=0&st=private&state=CT
(The following information about New Haven County’s Colleges and Universities has been directly sourced from each individual school’s website. To learn more about a specific school listed below, please click on the link associated with that school.)
Albertus Magnus College
http://www.albertus.edu
You’ll want to be at Albertus Magnus College for the excitement created by the nearly 20,000 college students who call New Haven home. With quick and easy connections to metro New York, Boston, and Providence, it’s a great place to learn and an excellent springboard to explore the world.
Gateway Community College
http://www.gwcc.commnet.edu
For over 30 years Gateway Community College has played a major role in the higher educational pursuits of residents in the greater New Haven.
There's a reason why Gateway Community College was listed in the New York Times as the top community college in the state. Over 11,000 students a year, full and part-time, choose Gateway Community College. And, with a new, state-of-the-art campus due to open downtown in 2011, Gateway students will have the additional benefits and convenience of being centrally located in a thriving city, with academic, cultural, and retail opportunities within blocks of the campus.
Naugatuck Valley Community College
http://www.nvcc.commnet.edu
Our commitment to academic excellence is evident in our small class sizes, personalized attention to learning, and ongoing investment in state-of-the-art technology. Naugatuck Valley Community College is a public, two-year, Associate Degree granting, non-residential, accredited institution, serving thousands of students who choose to pursue their educational goals with us. We offer over 90 high quality Associate Degree and credit certifications, and hundreds of Non-Credit programs to prepare you for numerous career opportunities. Transferable credit and affordable tuition add up to substantial savings and proven academic success at NVCC.
Paier College of Art
http://www.paiercollegeofart.edu
Paier College of Art is accredited by the Connecticut Board of Governors of Higher Education and has been granted authority by the Connecticut Legislature to award the degrees of Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Fine Arts.
The College is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The College is approved for the education and training of veterans and their eligible dependents under the provisions of Section 1775, Chapter 36, Title 38, United States Code, Veterans Benefits.
Post University
http://www.post.edu
At Post, we empower students to take control of their lives and ultimately to become leaders in their chosen fields. We offer an exciting, challenging environment where students not only learn about specific subjects, but they learn about themselves and the careers available to them. Perhaps most important, we have the resources and faculty needed to make sure each student gets the personal attention they need to succeed.
Our student to faculty ratio is less than 15:1, which creates an ideal environment for individual achievement. We believe that each student has something to offer and something to learn. So, we've created an environment where students are encouraged and expected to become confident, competent, self-directed and competitive participants within and beyond the classroom.
Quinnipiac University
http://www.quinnipiac.edu
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational university with 5,600 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students. Consistently ranked among the best universities by U.S. News & World Report, Quinnipiac (pronounced KWIN-uh-pe-ack) offers 52 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate programs plus the JD program.
Located next to the picturesque Sleeping Giant Mountain in Hamden, Conn., 90 minutes from New York City and two hours from Boston, Quinnipiac’s campus is an architectural gallery of modern brick buildings and sweeping lawns. Our remarkable facilities include the Terry W. Goodwin '67 Financial Technology Center and a fully digital high-definition broadcast studio. We’re also home to the nationally renowned Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.
At the heart of Quinnipiac is our commitment to teaching and collaboration. Quinnipiac fosters partnerships among students and with faculty; we are a spirited, welcoming campus. We look forward to seeing you.
Southern Connecticut State University
http://www.southernct.edu
Welcome to Southern Connecticut State University, a flourishing community of more than 12,000 students located less than three miles from downtown New Haven, near the artsy and historic Westville Village section of the city.
Founded as a teachers college in 1893, Southern has evolved into a comprehensive university offering 116 graduate and undergraduate programs. More than 700 faculty members lead students through a wide range of studies and research specialties.
You can explore Southern online by checking out the links on this page. Learn about life at the university and in New Haven, view maps and calendars, and find out about the unique partnerships Southern enjoys with this culturally rich region.
University of New Haven
http://www.newhaven.edu
A leader in experiential education, the University of New Haven is experiencing a historic and nationally recognized surge in enrollment. Founded in 1920, the University provides its students with a unique combination of solid liberal arts and real-world, hands-on professional training. UNH is a private university with an 80-acre main campus. The University has an enrollment of more than 5,200; approximately 1,700 graduate students and more than 3,500 undergraduates, 70 percent of whom reside in University housing. The University offers more than 80 undergraduate degrees and more than 25 graduate degrees through its five colleges, in fields such as sports management, nutrition, forensic science, music and sound recording, engineering, computer science and criminal justice. University College at UNH develops programs and courses to meet the emerging educational and training needs of educators, businesses and public and social agencies, focusing on academic excellence, convenience and flexibility. University of New Haven students study abroad through a variety of distinctive programs.
Yale University
http://www.yale.edu
Yale University comprises three major academic components: Yale College (the undergraduate program), the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the professional schools. In addition, Yale encompasses a wide array of centers and programs, libraries, museums, and administrative support offices. Approximately 11,250 students attend Yale.