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Connecticut College

New London, CT·Private·~37% acceptance

Located in New London, CT, Connecticut College is a private college. It admits about 37% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $36,175 per year. About 83% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $75,001 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$36,175/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $84,623
Aid cuts ~$48,448/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)1350–1500
ACT (middle 50%)30–33
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
83%
graduation rate
90%
freshman retention
$49,165
median earnings, 6yr
$75,001
median earnings, 10yr
How Connecticut College reads an application

What Connecticut College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Character / personal qualities
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Class rankTest scores

From Connecticut College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Connecticut College requires

Required
Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Connecticut College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Connecticut College's acceptance rate?
Connecticut College admits about 37% of applicants.
How much does Connecticut College cost?
At Connecticut College, the average net price after aid is about $36,175 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $84,623 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Connecticut College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1350–1500 on the SAT and 30–33 on the ACT.
What are Connecticut College's application deadlines?
Connecticut College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Connecticut College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Connecticut College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Interview, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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