Criminal Justice · Connecticut
Criminal Justice colleges in Connecticut
CampusPin lists 18 U.S. colleges in Connecticut that offer Criminal Justice programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Criminal Justice studies the institutions and practices of policing, courts, and corrections, preparing graduates for law enforcement, probation, corrections, and law school.
Schools in Connecticut that offer Criminal Justice
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$39,924
Acceptance
64%
Enrollment
1,151
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$12,460
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
9,465
Connecticut State Community College
Hartford, CT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,092
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
32,292
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$13,292
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
3,517
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$21,198
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,884
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$32,305
Acceptance
57%
Enrollment
8,321
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Cromwell, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$9,580
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
642
Mitchell College
New London, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$39,050
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
421
Post University
Waterbury, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$17,100
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
21,099
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$53,090
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
8,878
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$48,460
Acceptance
68%
Enrollment
11,123
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$32,305
Acceptance
24%
Enrollment
1,081
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$35,760
Acceptance
64%
Enrollment
4,074
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$47,647
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
4,034
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$45,730
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
9,764
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$45,908
Acceptance
80%
Enrollment
1,885
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$67,316
Acceptance
17%
Enrollment
3,178
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$12,763
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
3,542
Criminal Justice programs in Connecticut: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 18 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
18
Public / private
5 / 13
Universities / 2-year
17 / 1
Cities represented
15
In-state tuition range
$5,092–$67,316
Median in-state tuition
$34,033
Lowest published in-state tuition
Connecticut State Community College
$5,092
Most selective
Wesleyan University
17% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Connecticut State Community College
32,292 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Criminal Justice program
- Introduction to the criminal justice system
- Criminology theory
- Policing and police administration
- Criminal law and procedure
- Corrections and rehabilitation
- Juvenile justice
- Forensic methods (depending on track)
- Research methods and statistics
Where a Criminal Justice degree can lead
- Police Officer / Detective
- Federal Agent (FBI, DEA, ATF, USMS, ICE)
- Probation / Parole Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Forensic Analyst
- Lawyer (with JD)
Typical pay: $45,000–$72,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 police and sheriff's patrol officers median $76,290)
A Criminal Justice major covers the structure of policing, courts, and corrections; criminology theory; criminal law and procedure; victimology; juvenile justice; and corrections. Programs often offer concentrations in Law Enforcement, Forensic Science, Cybercrime, Homeland Security, or Pre-Law. Many include an internship with a local police department, sheriff's office, court, prosecutor, or correctional facility.
Graduates work in federal, state, and local law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, private security, victim advocacy, and corporate compliance. The major is also a common pre-law track.
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