Higher Education
Higher Education
The city is proud to host the following Local Educational Institutions:
Connecticut College
At Conn, we don’t just ask “What’s your major?” We ask you to make connections between your education and your interests—to combine your learning and your likes into a personalized experience that capitalizes on what excites and intrigues you. When you love a subject, you want to dig deeper into it and ask more questions. The answers to those questions will be the mark you make on this world.
Mitchell College
Mitchell offers programs for students wherever they are in their post-secondary education journey: 2- and 4-year degree programs, degree completion, pre-college preparation, post-college readiness, and career skills training. All of our programs offer real-world experiences and provide learning support in a nurturing community where every student defines and achieves their own version of success. Mitchell is located on a waterfront campus on the Thames River in New London, Connecticut.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is an elite professional college that charges no tuition and guarantees a challenging and rewarding career upon graduation. Ranked among the nation’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning, the Academy is proud to educate future leaders of America’s multi-mission, maritime military force. Each year, approximately 200 graduates are commissioned as Coast Guard officers to help ensure the safety, security, and stewardship of our nation’s waters. This isn’t just college—it’s college with a purpose.