School Overview
Connecticut College (sometimes referred to as Conn College or locally as just “Conn”) is privately owned and operated liberal arts college located on the highest point in New London, Connecticut. It is situated on the Thames River and overlooks the Long Island Sound. Conn College was founded in 1911 as an all women’s college but began admitting men in 1969. Connecticut College was ranked 70th among all colleges by Forbes in 2012 and 40th among liberal arts colleges.
General Information
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Admission Office 270 Mohegan Avenue New London, CT 06320-4196 (860) 439-2200 Fax: (860) 439-4301 [email protected] Contact: Martha Merrill Dean of Admission and Financial Aid |
Main Address 270 Mohegan Avenue New London, CT 06320-4196 (860) 447-1911 www.conncoll.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,845 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 493 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,741 Graduate enrollment: 7 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $60 Online application fee: $60 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 37% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 90% |
College Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Engineering Physics B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Human Development/Family Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Chinese B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Medieval/Renaissance Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astrophysics B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Connecticut College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (860) 447-1911 |
| Website: | www.conncoll.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.conncoll.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Address: | 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320-4196 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,861 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 85% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,861 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $56,890 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $56,890 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 94% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $31,263 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Connecticut College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Connecticut College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 6 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 6 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | ||||
| Grand total | 49 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Connecticut College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $56,890 |
| Out-of-state | $56,890 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 479 | 94% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 475 | 94% | $31,263 |
| Student loan aid | 216 | 43% | $9,313 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,340 | 73% | $34,785 |
| Federal student loans | 817 | 44% | $5,994 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Connecticut College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Connecticut College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 6,784 | 2,780 | 4,004 | Percent admitted | 100% | 31% | 42% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 7% | 7% | 8% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Connecticut College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,861 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,861 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Connecticut College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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