Connecticut College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Connecticut College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Connecticut College is a small private college located on a campus in New London, Connecticut. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,995, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 38%. The college offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 84%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $62,235.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile27-32
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1180-1390
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
69%
Unknown
2%
Black
4%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Asian
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
15% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
0
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.% online, % on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
15%
State Grant Aid
1%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
15%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debtafter graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Water Polo
- Field Hockey
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 7 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 9 | History. | |||
| 10 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 12 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 13 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Psychology. | |||
| 15 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 16 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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