Connecticut College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1652 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #447 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #402 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1 of 3 | In New London |
| #606 of 2,091 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 40%
- Undergraduates
- 1,948
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.conncoll.edu
Connecticut College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Connecticut College has an acceptance rate of 40% and is among the top 10% 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 | 40% | 34% | 45% |
| Applicants | 8,744 | 3,590 | 5,154 |
| Admissions | 3,533 | 1,235 | 2,298 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 630 | 237 | 393 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
106 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1360
or below
75% of them
had 1490
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Connecticut College are 1360-1490 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
57 or 9%
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 | 1311 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 228 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 150 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 85 (4%) |
| Asian | 67 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 64 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 42 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Connecticut College is $43,220 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.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,923 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,770 |
| $48-75K | $22,084 |
| $75-110K | $30,365 |
| $110K+ | $45,017 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $62,620 | $13,950 |
| Tuition in-state | $62,620 | $13,950 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $62,620 | $13,950 |
| Fee in-district | $385 | |
| Fee in-state | $385 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $385 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,280 |
| Room charge | $9,980 |
| Meal charge | $7,300 |
Connecticut College majors
Connecticut College has granted 422 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Connecticut College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Economics, General | 47 |
| Psychology, General | 39 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 |
| Computer Science | 24 |
| Neuroscience | 23 |
| Ecology | 21 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 20 |
| Sociology, General | 15 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 13 |
| History, General | 12 |
| Molecular Biology | 11 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 10 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 9 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 9 |
| Mathematics, General | 9 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 6 |
| Botany & Plant Biology | 6 |
| Anthropology, General | 5 |
| Dance, General | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 |
| East Asian Studies | 3 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Italian Studies | 1 |
| Music, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 422 |
Connecticut College has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 86% | 83% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Connecticut College has published 4,365 scientific papers with 64,749 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Biology, Political Science, History, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 38 | 296 |
| 1992 | 45 | 250 |
| 1993 | 43 | 250 |
| 1994 | 42 | 240 |
| 1995 | 48 | 323 |
| 1996 | 49 | 282 |
| 1997 | 42 | 340 |
| 1998 | 59 | 360 |
| 1999 | 82 | 453 |
| 2000 | 52 | 570 |
| 2001 | 76 | 719 |
| 2002 | 71 | 776 |
| 2003 | 49 | 870 |
| 2004 | 91 | 920 |
| 2005 | 84 | 1057 |
| 2006 | 98 | 1242 |
| 2007 | 86 | 1337 |
| 2008 | 88 | 1685 |
| 2009 | 135 | 1894 |
| 2010 | 105 | 1992 |
| 2011 | 130 | 2191 |
| 2012 | 113 | 2425 |
| 2013 | 128 | 2689 |
| 2014 | 106 | 2804 |
| 2015 | 104 | 2922 |
| 2016 | 116 | 3065 |
| 2017 | 97 | 2962 |
| 2018 | 105 | 3342 |
| 2019 | 98 | 3757 |
| 2020 | 107 | 4812 |
| 2021 | 89 | 4132 |
| 2022 | 84 | 4217 |
| 2023 | 108 | 4128 |
Connecticut College alumni
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Joan Rivers
- Enrolled in Connecticut College
- Studied in 1950-1952
- Occupations
- screenwriterwriterfilm producercomedianjournalist
- 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.
-
Sean Spicer
- Enrolled in Connecticut College
- 1989-1993 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in government
- Occupations
- politiciantelevision presenterpolitical adviserspokespersoncelebrity
- Biography
-
Sean Michael Spicer is a former American 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.
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H. Jon Benjamin
- Occupations
- film actortelevision directorscreenwritervoice actortelevision 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; Carl in Aqua Teen Hunger Force; 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. 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 mini series Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later.
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Angela Bowie
- Occupations
- actorautobiographermodel
- Biography
-
Mary Angela Barnett, also known as Angie Bowie, is a Cypriot-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.
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 | 656 |
| 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 |