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#1723 of 14,131 In the World
#472 of 2,597 In North America
#425 of 2,496 In the United States
#9 of 28 In Connecticut
#1 of 3 In New London
#621 of 2,375 For Gender Studies
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Acceptance rate
37%
Average SAT
1425
Average ACT
32
Avg. cost to attend
$45,700 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,990
Male:Female Ratio
39:61
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree

Connecticut College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Connecticut College has an acceptance rate of 37% and is among the top 9% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 37% 30% 42%
Applicants 7,950 3,464 4,473
Admissions 2,945 1,048 1,889
Freshmen enrolled full time 451 178 273

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
83 or 18%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 1350
or below

75% of them
had 1500
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Connecticut College are 1350-1500 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
27 or 6%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 30
or below

75% of them
had 33
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Connecticut College are 30-33 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Recommendations Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school GPA Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 1345 (68%)
Hispanic 227 (11%)
Nonresident Alien 117 (6%)
Black or African American 98 (5%)
Two or more races 79 (4%)
Asian 73 (4%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 49 (2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 2 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Connecticut College is $45,700 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Net average cost to attend
$45,700/year
Average aid awarded
$38,932
Students receiving aid
100%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $13,341
$30-48K $16,892
$48-75K $28,961
$75-110K $29,797
$110K+ $47,031

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $66,830$13,950
Tuition in-state $66,830$13,950
Tuition out-of-state $66,830$13,950
Fee in-district $412
Fee in-state $412
Fee out-of-state $412

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 1,907
Combined charge for room and board $18,558
Room charge $10,710
Meal charge $7,848

Connecticut College majors

Connecticut College has granted 381 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Connecticut College.

Major Bachelor
Psychology, General 46
Economics, General 38
Computer Science 29
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 25
Political Science and Government, General 24
Ecology 21
Neuroscience 21
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 19
Molecular Biology 12
English Language and Literature, General 11
Secondary Education and Teaching 11
Architecture 9
Fine & Studio Arts, General 9
Sociology, General 9
History, General 8
Human Development and Family Studies, General 8
Film & Cinema & Media Studies 7
International Relations and Affairs 7
American & United States Studies & Civilization 6
Botany & Plant Biology 6
Music, General 6
Anthropology, General 5
Dance, General 5
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 4
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
East Asian Studies 3
Mathematics, General 3
Philosophy 3
Physics, General 3
Women's Studies 3
Chemistry, General 2
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
French Language and Literature 2
Italian Studies 2
Music Technology 2
Statistics, General 2
German Language and Literature 1
Grand Total 381

Connecticut College has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 82% 84% 81%
  • Full-time retention rate - 90%

Publications & Citations

Connecticut College has published 4,860 scientific papers with 92,900 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, and Engineering.

Publications
4,860
Citations
92,900

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,979 / 62,526
Environmental Science
1,841 / 40,011
Biology
1,693 / 58,294
Philosophy
1,635 / 28,331
Political Science
1,607 / 29,916
History
1,458 / 16,705
Law
1,431 / 29,232
Computer Science
1,405 / 46,490
Sociology
1,287 / 38,736
Engineering
1,202 / 37,987
Physics
1,179 / 30,932
Geography and Cartography
1,098 / 19,207
Psychology
1,081 / 49,205
Medicine
1,080 / 43,660
Chemistry
971 / 26,054
Art & Design
953 / 15,019
Geology
809 / 20,994
Ecology
743 / 22,272
Archaeology
722 / 11,168
Quantum and Particle physics
653 / 18,785
Linguistics
633 / 14,853
Genetics
605 / 17,709
Biochemistry
597 / 18,723
Paleontology
567 / 15,697
Business
530 / 11,493
Social Psychology
530 / 34,820
Economics
525 / 10,248
Mathematics
520 / 26,938
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
465 / 7,871
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
464 / 10,166
Literature
457 / 7,088
Organic Chemistry
431 / 13,359
Botany
426 / 12,222
Art History
366 / 2,863
Materials Science
362 / 9,315
Classics and Ancient History
341 / 3,950
Statistics
337 / 10,506
Psychiatry
334 / 23,622
Library and Information science
323 / 5,691
Child Psychology
318 / 27,762

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 45 325
1994 46 321
1995 51 393
1996 65 396
1997 45 435
1998 61 518
1999 93 578
2000 55 763
2001 85 893
2002 80 937
2003 51 1106
2004 95 1211
2005 85 1296
2006 108 1571
2007 96 1718
2008 89 2054
2009 148 2279
2010 120 2473
2011 147 2725
2012 125 3031
2013 134 3204
2014 117 3493
2015 117 3651
2016 125 3712
2017 103 3852
2018 114 4212
2019 117 4967
2020 139 6391
2021 103 5741
2022 92 5743
2023 122 6054
2024 74 5434
2025 58 4962
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Connecticut College alumni

  1. Joan Rivers

    Joan Rivers
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1933-2014 (aged 81)
    Enrolled in Connecticut College
    Studied in 1950-1952
    Occupations
    directorfilm actorfilm producerfilm directorvoice actor
    Biography

    Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host. She was noted for her blunt, often controversial comedic persona that was heavily self-deprecating and acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians, delivered in her signature New York accent. She is considered a pioneer of women in comedy. She received an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, as well as nomination for a Tony Award.

  2. Sean Spicer

    Sean Spicer
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1971-.. (age 55)
    Enrolled in Connecticut College
    1989-1993 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in government
    Occupations
    political advisertelevision presenterpoliticiancelebrityspokesperson
    Biography

    Sean Michael Spicer is an American political commentator, naval officer, and former political aide who served as the 30th White House Press Secretary and as White House Communications Director under President Donald Trump in 2017. Spicer was communications director of the Republican National Committee from 2011 to 2017, and its chief strategist from 2015 to 2017. Since 2023, Spicer has served as a political contributor for cable network NewsNation. Spicer was also the co-host of the daily podcast The Morning Meeting with Mark Halperin and Dan Turrentine on the 2WAY Network.

  3. H. Jon Benjamin

    H. Jon Benjamin
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1966-.. (age 60)
    Occupations
    television directorfilm actortelevision actoractortelevision producer
    Biography

    Harry Jon Benjamin is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is known for his voice roles in adult animated series, including Sterling Archer in Archer, Bob Belcher in Bob's Burgers, Ben in Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, Kevin in O'Grady, Satan in Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil, and Coach McGuirk and Jason Penopolis in Home Movies, starring as the voice of Boy in the film Boy Kills World (2023) and its spin-off video game Super Dragon Punch Force 3 (2024). Benjamin was named 2014's male comedy performer of the year at Vulture's TV Awards for his work in Bob's Burgers and Archer. He also appeared in the 2001 satirical comedy film Wet Hot American Summer; its subsequent 2015 television series, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp; and the final installment of the franchise, the 2017 miniseries Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later.

  4. Angela Bowie

    Angela Bowie
    Born in
    Cyprus Flag Cyprus
    Years
    1949-.. (age 77)
    Occupations
    singermodelautobiographeractormusician
    Biography

    Mary Angela Barnett, also known as Angie Bowie, is an American model, actress, and journalist. Alongside her ex-husband David Bowie, she influenced the glam rock culture and fashion of the 1970s. She was married to Bowie (whom she assisted in conceptualizing the costumes for the Ziggy Stardust stage show) from 1970 until their divorce in 1980. They had one child, the film director Duncan Jones.

All 47 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names CC
Founded 1911
Motto Tanquam lignum quod plantatum est secus decursus aquarum
Like a tree planted by rivers of water (Psalm 1:3)
Colors blue, white
Academic calendar August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total FTE staff 590
Carnegie classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Location and contacts

Address 270 Mohegan Avenue
New London, Connecticut, 06320-4196
United States
City population 27,000
Phone 8604471911

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