University of Connecticut
PopularStorrs, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Division I Independents
28.3k students52% accepted$25.3k net price
Colleges
Best Men's Basketball colleges in Connecticut
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Central Connecticut State University
RecognizedNew Britain, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Northeast
10k students73% accepted$17.5k net price
Fairfield University
RecognizedFairfield, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Metro Atlantic Athletic
6.9k students33% accepted
Yale University
RecognizedNew Haven, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Ivy Group
15.6k students4% accepted$26k net price
Quinnipiac University
RecognizedHamden, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Metro Atlantic Athletic
9.4k students72% accepted
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Sacred Heart University
RecognizedFairfield, Connecticut
NCAA D1 · Northeast
11k students65% accepted$46.2k net price
Overview
Men's Basketball colleges in Connecticut
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 21
- Coaches recruiting
- 109
- 6Division I
- 4Division II
- 10Division III
- 1Junior college
Connecticut has 21 colleges with Men's Basketball programs. Of those, 6 compete in NCAA Division I, 4 in NCAA Division II, 10 in NCAA Division III and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University and Fairfield University. 3 schools compete in the New England Small College Athletic Conference, the most common conference.
Lowest net priceUniversity of Connecticut, Avery Point · $12,850Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveYale University · 4%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of Connecticut · 28,306Undergraduate students
All programs
Every Men's Basketball program in Connecticut
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Division I · 6
University of ConnecticutStorrs · Division I Independents$25.3k net price · 52% acceptedCentral Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain · Northeast$17.5k net price · 73% acceptedFairfield UniversityFairfield · Metro Atlantic Athletic33% acceptedYale UniversityNew Haven · Ivy Group$26k net price · 4% acceptedDivision II · 4
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven · Northeast 10$19.8k net price · 91% accepted
Post UniversityWaterbury · Northeast 10
University of BridgeportBridgeport · Central Atlantic Collegiate$26.1k net price · 83% accepted
University of New HavenWest Haven · Northeast 10$34.2k net price · 60% acceptedDivision III · 10
United States Coast Guard AcademyNew London · New England Women's & Men's Athletic22% accepted
Trinity CollegeHartford · New England Small College Athletic$31.8k net price · 29% accepted
University of HartfordWest Hartford · Conference of New England$30.6k net price · 96% accepted
University of Saint JosephWest Hartford · Great Northeast Athletic$27.6k net price · 79% accepted
Questions
Questions about Men's Basketball colleges in Connecticut
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in Connecticut have Men's Basketball?
21 colleges in Connecticut have Men's Basketball programs: 6 Division I, 4 Division II, 10 Division III and 1 Junior college.
Which colleges in Connecticut have D1 Men's Basketball?
6 colleges in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball: Central Connecticut State University, Fairfield University, Quinnipiac University, Sacred Heart University, University of Connecticut and Yale University.
Which colleges in Connecticut have D2 Men's Basketball?
4 colleges in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball: Post University, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Bridgeport and University of New Haven.
Which colleges in Connecticut have D3 Men's Basketball?
10 colleges in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball: Albertus Magnus College, Connecticut College, Eastern Connecticut State University, Mitchell College, Trinity College, United States Coast Guard Academy, University of Hartford, University of Saint Joseph and 2 more.
Which colleges in Connecticut have JUCO Men's Basketball?
1 college in Connecticut competes in NJCAA junior college Men's Basketball: University of Connecticut, Avery Point.
What is the most affordable college in Connecticut with Men's Basketball?
University of Connecticut, Avery Point has the lowest average net price at $12,850 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Men's Basketball programs in Connecticut compete in?
The New England Small College Athletic Conference has the most Men's Basketball programs in Connecticut.
How do I contact Men's Basketball coaches in Connecticut?
There are 109 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Connecticut. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
By division
Men's Basketball colleges by division in Connecticut
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Men's Basketball colleges in Connecticut
6 schools in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division I.
D2 Men's Basketball colleges in Connecticut
4 schools in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division II.
D3 Men's Basketball colleges in Connecticut
10 schools in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division III.
JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in Connecticut
1 school in Connecticut competes in NJCAA junior college.