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Best Women's Basketball colleges in Connecticut

Explore colleges in Connecticut recruiting Women's Basketball athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches.

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Overview

Women's Basketball colleges in Connecticut

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

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21
Coaches recruiting
82
  • 6Division I
  • 4Division II
  • 10Division III
  • 1Junior college

Connecticut has 21 colleges with Women'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
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Every Women's Basketball program in Connecticut

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Questions

Questions about Women's Basketball colleges in Connecticut

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Connecticut have Women's Basketball?

21 colleges in Connecticut have Women's Basketball programs: 6 Division I, 4 Division II, 10 Division III and 1 Junior college.

Which colleges in Connecticut have D1 Women's Basketball?

6 colleges in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division I Women'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 Women's Basketball?

4 colleges in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division II Women's Basketball: Post University, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Bridgeport and University of New Haven.

Which colleges in Connecticut have D3 Women's Basketball?

10 colleges in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division III Women'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 Women's Basketball?

1 college in Connecticut competes in NJCAA junior college Women's Basketball: University of Connecticut, Avery Point.

What is the most affordable college in Connecticut with Women'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 Women's Basketball programs in Connecticut compete in?

The New England Small College Athletic Conference has the most Women's Basketball programs in Connecticut.

How do I contact Women's Basketball coaches in Connecticut?

There are 82 coaches recruiting Women'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

Women's Basketball colleges by division in Connecticut

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Women's Basketball colleges in Connecticut

6 schools in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Women's Basketball colleges in Connecticut

4 schools in Connecticut compete in NCAA Division II.

JUCO Women's Basketball colleges in Connecticut

1 school in Connecticut competes in NJCAA junior college.