Connecticut College

New London, Connecticut
4-year Private university
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Overview

Connecticut College is a private institution established in 1911 with city setting located at New London. It is ranked 46 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Nearly all undergraduates are expected to live on campus.Students can have plenty of fun at the school’s annual events, like Camelympics, a competition among residence halls aimed at creating a spirited rivalry. There is no Greek life on campus, but there are more than 80 clubs and organizations, and students with a creative idea can start their own group, too.

#46 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location New London, Connecticut
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1911
Selectivity Moderate
Size Small
1,948 Undergraduates
Website http://www.conncoll.edu/

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$81,900
Cost of Attendance
$30,319
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $54,820
Outstate Tuition Fee $54,820
Room and Board Fees $17,885
$37,699 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

40% (Moderate Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is your first language.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Apr
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Jan
15
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$44,254 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$42,483 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $81,900
50% Students with need received Financial Aid
100% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline January 15
Forms to be submitted CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, FAFSA, Institution's own financial aid form

Merit Scholarships

Available
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth $15,000 to $34,000
Eligibility Incoming freshmen with achievement during high school as well as the promise of continued achievement at Conn.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
1911 Scholarship
Total Worth $15,000 to $34,000
Eligibility Incoming freshmen with achievement during high school as well as the promise of continued achievement at Conn.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Thames Scholarship
Total Worth $15,000 to $34,000
Eligibility Incoming freshmen with achievement during high school as well as the promise of continued achievement at Conn.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Founders Scholarship
Total Worth $15,000 to $34,000
Eligibility Incoming freshmen with achievement during high school as well as the promise of continued achievement at Conn.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Deans Scholarship
Total Worth $15,000 to $34,000
Eligibility Incoming freshmen with achievement during high school as well as the promise of continued achievement at Conn.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

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Students

1,948 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
91% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
79% Students graduate within 6 years