1. United States Coast Guard Academy
City: New London, CT
Category: Education
Telephone: (800) 883-8724
Address: 31 Mohegan Ave.
Description: The United States Coast Guard Academy in New London is the smallest of the federal military academies. Admission is based solely on merit and does not require congressional recommendation, but competition is intense and only a select few are admitted. Character development, leadership, and physical fitness are all paramount in the educational philosophy of the academy. After graduation, officers give five years of service or more.
2. Connecticut College
City: New London, CT
Category: Education
Telephone: (860) 447-1911
Address: 270 Mohegan Ave.
Description: Enrolling 1,800 students, Connecticut College is a four-year liberal arts institution offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 43 majors, many with a global focus. About 55 percent of students study abroad at some point. There are pre-professional programs, several interdisciplinary courses, and student-designed courses. The college campus includes an arboretum, which acts as an outdoor laboratory. Students come from 45 states, and admission is selective.
3. Mitchell College
City: New London, CT
Category: Education
Telephone: (860) 701-5000
Address: 437 Pequot Ave.
Description: Located on the waterfront right next to the Thames River, Mitchell College offers bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. Enrollment is small, but so is class size, and Mitchell emphasizes holistic student development. Disciplines include behavioral sciences; communication arts and humanities; computer science and engineering; hospitality and tourism; law and justice polices; science, technology, environmental studies, and mathematics; and sports and fitness management.