Fashion Design · Connecticut
Fashion Design colleges in Connecticut
CampusPin lists 25 U.S. colleges in Connecticut that offer Fashion Design programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Fashion Design teaches the craft of conceiving and constructing apparel and accessories, suited to students who pair visual creativity with hands-on technical and production skills.
Schools in Connecticut that offer Fashion Design
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 College
New London, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,812
Acceptance
38%
Enrollment
1,960
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
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$56,360
Acceptance
45%
Enrollment
6,259
Mitchell College
New London, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$39,050
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
421
Paier College
Bridgeport, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$26,400
Acceptance
62%
Enrollment
187
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
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$12,828
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
8,219
Trinity College
Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$67,420
Acceptance
34%
Enrollment
2,195
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 Connecticut
Storrs, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$20,366
Acceptance
54%
Enrollment
27,123
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Groton, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,462
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
464
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Hartford, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,452
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
1,473
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,472
Acceptance
80%
Enrollment
2,177
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,462
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
746
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
Yale University
New Haven, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,700
Acceptance
5%
Enrollment
15,074
Fashion Design programs in Connecticut: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 25 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
25
Public / private
11 / 14
Universities / 2-year
24 / 1
Cities represented
16
In-state tuition range
$5,092–$67,420
Median in-state tuition
$35,760
Lowest published in-state tuition
Connecticut State Community College
$5,092
Most selective
Yale University
5% 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 Fashion Design program
- Fashion sketching and illustration
- Pattern making and draping
- Sewing and garment construction techniques
- Textiles, fibers, and material selection
- Color theory and design principles
- Computer-aided design (CAD) for fashion
- Trend research, history of fashion, and the business of fashion
- Portfolio development and a senior collection
Where a Fashion Design degree can lead
- Fashion designers
- Apparel / Technical Designer
- Pattern Maker
- Textile Designer
- Fashion Merchandiser / Buyer
- Costume Designer
Typical pay: $80,690 median for fashion designers (BLS, 2024)
A Fashion Design major, usually a bachelor's degree, covers sketching and fashion illustration, pattern making, draping, sewing and garment construction, textiles and materials, color and design theory, and computer-aided design (CAD). Programs typically include the study of fashion history, trend research, and the business of fashion, and most culminate in a portfolio and a senior collection that students present to faculty and industry reviewers. Internships with design houses, manufacturers, or retailers are common.
Graduates develop, design, and produce clothing, footwear, and accessories, working through the full cycle from concept sketches and material selection to fittings and production specs. A bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for fashion designers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; a graduate degree is generally not required, and a strong portfolio carries significant weight in hiring. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 2% employment growth for fashion designers from 2024 to 2034, and reports a 2024 median annual wage of $80,690 for the occupation.
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