Best online colleges in Connecticut
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Connecticut3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Connecticut.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT · PublicHonor RollExceptional: Compass grade A
- Mostly online students
- 67% graduate
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Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B-
- Mostly online students
- 58% graduate
- 3
Post University
Waterbury, CT · Private for-profit#26 in Connecticut
- Mostly online students
- 25% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak State College | $15,815 | $18,683 | $64,209 | 67% |
| Goodwin University | $29,249 | $33,500 | $43,596 | 58% |
| Post University | $21,634 | $30,157 | $38,696 | 25% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.