Founded in 1911, Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college located in New London, Connecticut. The school was originally founded by the Episcopal Church as the Connecticut College for Women. The first class of students arrived in 1915 and initially the college offered only undergraduate degrees. In 1969, the college officially became coeducational and began offering graduate programs. In 1972, it became part of the newly formed University of Connecticut system and changed its name to Connecticut College at New London.
In recent years, Connecticut College has continued to expand its academic offerings and research opportunities. The school now offers over 1,700 courses in more than 50 majors and minors across five divisions: Arts & Humanities; Social Sciences; Natural Sciences & Mathematics; Interdisciplinary & International Studies; and Education & Human Development. In addition to traditional classroom instruction, students can take advantage of experiential learning opportunities such as internships, study abroad programs and research projects with faculty members or off-campus organizations. The college’s commitment to sustainability is also noteworthy with a number of campus initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and promoting environmental stewardship. Finally, the campus is home to a variety of student clubs and organizations ranging from theatrical productions to student publications.
Connecticut College, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Connecticut College. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Connecticut College, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college located in New London, Connecticut. It was established in 1911 and is one of the most selective institutions in the United States. The college has an acceptance rate of 28%, with an average SAT score of 1230 and an average ACT score of 27. The college has a student population of 2,000 undergraduates and 800 graduate students. It offers 41 majors, including environmental science, computer science, public policy, international relations and economics. The school also offers several pre-professional programs such as pre-medicine, pre-law and pre-veterinary medicine. In addition to its rigorous academic program, Connecticut College also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as student clubs and organizations, varsity sports teams, cultural events and more. The college also boasts a vibrant campus life with numerous events throughout the year including lectures by renowned speakers and musical performances. With its diverse student body from all 50 states and 40 countries around the world, Connecticut College provides an enriching educational experience for all its students.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 32% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | 61% |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 29% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 5,301 |
| Female applicants | 3,334 |
| Male applicants | 1,967 |
| Applicants accepted | 1,678 |
| Female applicants accepted | 1,067 |
| Male applicants accepted | 611 |
| Freshman enrollment | 489 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 292 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 197 |
| Early decision applicants | 393 |
| Early decision applicants accepted | 241 |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | 226 |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | 46% |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | Yes |
| Applicants placed on wait list | 1,387 |
| Students accepting place on wait list | 442 |
| Students accepted from wait list | 0 |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 35% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | N/A |
| Average high school GPA | N/A |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| GPA breakdown | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 32% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 667 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 630-710 |
| SAT Math average score | 652 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 610-690 |
| SAT Writing average score | 670 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 630-720 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 19% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 29 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 27-31 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT English score breakdown | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT Math score breakdown | N/A |