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Overview
With campus overlooking the Thames River and Long Island Sound, Connecticut College is a 4-year liberal arts college in southeast Connecticut. Connecticut grants bachelor’s degrees in 70 academic fields of study and students also have the opportunity to design their own major. Additionally, Connecticut’s Connections curriculum challenges students to create their own educational pathway over four years integrating classes, internships, and study abroad opportunities. The college also runs on a policy of shared governance enabling students to serve on committees overseeing budget allocation and sustainability.
Acceptance Rate:
40%
Average Net Price:
$32,626
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
33
Average SAT Composite
1397
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $64,812 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $64,812 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,885 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Aid Per Year
$36,355
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,980
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$35,408
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
1%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2305
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,980
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$44,105,152
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$32,541,372
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
34%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,595
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$220
Students receiving federal loans
32%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,119
Average Other Loans Per Year
$25,127
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
8744
Students Applied
35%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
17
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 | |
| Other | January 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
17%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 33
Average SAT Composite: 1397
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,948
Total Number of Undergrads
1,948
0
100
78%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
82%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
43
Faculty Overview
0
100
85%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
50
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
14%
Student Organizations
80
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
99%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
99%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Camels
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
215
Total Female Athletes
306
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
- Squash
- Sailing
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Squash
- Sailing
Connecticut College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$62,900
Top 5 Cities
New York
Boston
New London
Washington
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
Connecticut College
Pfizer
Morgan Stanley
Harvard University
Massachusetts General Hospital
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Community and Social Services
Media and Communication
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$220
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingConnecticut College provides a personalized approach to a liberal arts education. Each student is given the opportunity to craft their own major and minor to ensure a successful future. Undoubtedly, Conn students are on a fast track to a career in the area of their choice.
Olivia from Hopewell Junction, NY
Amazing
G NEW YORK, NY
Definitely, it has a great science leadership program for women
Kayla from Bronx, NY
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