Connecticut College

New London, CT · Private Nonprofit University · 1,990 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
37.0%
Applications
7,950
Enrolled
451
Yield Rate
15.3%
SAT Average
1430
ACT Midpoint
32
Test Policy
Optional
Application Fee
No fee

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 15 · notification mid-December
  • Early Decision II (binding): January 15 · notification mid-February
  • Regular Decision: January 15 · notification late-March

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA, Character / Personal Qualities
Important
Application Essay, Recommendations, Interview, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Volunteer Work, Work Experience
Considered
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, First Generation, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Geographic Residence, State Residency, Religious Affiliation, Level of Interest

Waitlist

Offered Spot
1,269
Accepted Spot
471
Admitted from Waitlist
5
Waitlist Conversion Rate
0.4%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$67,242
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,242
Average Net Price
$36,175

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$13,666
Family Income $30k–$48k
$20,097
Family Income $48k–$75k
$26,760
Family Income $75k–$110k
$30,787
Family Income Over $110k
$44,604

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
100%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$52,660
Avg. Total Aid Package
$54,336
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$36,950
% Graduates Who Borrowed
44%
% Receiving Pell Grants
14.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
76.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
82.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
87.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
15.4%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
840

Top Fields of Study

  • Social Sciences: 127 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 86 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 51 graduates/year
  • Visual & Performing Arts: 38 graduates/year
  • Computer & Information Sciences: 29 graduates/year
  • English Language & Literature: 14 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
0.73
Application Trend
Declining demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
1.1% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
61th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 0.7 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.