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Connecticut colleges by SAT score

5 Connecticut schools with published score bands, from the U.S. Department of Education — highest band first.

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In short

Among Connecticut colleges in the federal dataset, Yale University has the highest enrolled-student SAT band at 1470–1570. The table below lists 5 Connecticut schools' middle-50% SAT and ACT ranges, highest first — each links to a page on setting a target for that school. Every figure is the enrolled middle 50% from College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-09-01.

Connecticut schools, by enrolled SAT band

Middle 50% of enrolled students (College Scorecard, 2026-09-01). A dash means the school reports no band for that test.
SchoolSAT (mid 50%)ACTUndergrads
Yale University1470–157033–357k
University of Connecticut1210–144028–3320k
Fairfield University1260–139029–325k
Quinnipiac University1150–132025–307k
Central Connecticut State University960–11908k
How to read a middle 50%

A quarter of enrolled students scored below the band and a quarter above it. It describes who enrolled — not a cutoff, and not who was admitted.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Connecticut college has the highest SAT scores?

In the federal dataset, Yale University — an enrolled middle 50% of 1470–1570. Bands describe enrolled students, not cutoffs.

What SAT score do I need for college in Connecticut?

It spans the table above — from 960–1190 to 1470–1570 across 5 schools. Pick the schools you mean and aim at the upper half of their bands.

Where do these numbers come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. Each school's own page links its federal profile.

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