Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College is a private Catholic liberal arts college located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, the college is named after Saint Albertus Magnus, a 13th-century Dominican friar, philosopher, and scientist. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a range of disciplines, emphasizing a values-based education rooted in the Dominican tradition of study, prayer, community, and service. Albertus became fully coeducational in 1985 and has since maintained a strong commitment to personalized education, small class sizes, and academic excellence. The college serves a diverse student body, including traditional undergraduate students, adult learners, and graduate students. Its main campus is situated in a residential neighborhood of New Haven, near the border of Hamden, and features a mix of historic and modern buildings. Albertus Magnus College is known for its flexible learning options, including on-campus, online, and hybrid programs, as well as its supportive learning environment. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and holds memberships in various regional and national educational associations.