| Public university | City | County | Instructional staff (FTE) | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Storrs | Capitol Planning Region | 2,379.84 | Official site |
| Southern Connecticut State University | New Haven | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 620 | Official site |
| Central Connecticut State University | New Britain | Capitol Planning Region | 570.67 | Official site |
| Western Connecticut State University | Danbury | Western Connecticut Planning Region | 305.67 | Official site |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 225.33 | Official site |
| United States Coast Guard Academy | New London | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 111.67 | Official site |
| Charter Oak State College | New Britain | Capitol Planning Region | 66.67 | Official site |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | Groton | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 24.79 | Official site |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | Hartford | Capitol Planning Region | 24.79 | Official site |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | Stamford | Western Connecticut Planning Region | 24.79 | Official site |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | Waterbury | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 24.79 | Official site |
Largest first by instructional staff (FTE), as each employer reports it to its federal registry.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2025–26 institutional characteristics and fall 2024 human resources. Data captured October 2, 2026.
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