# Connecticut College

New London, CT. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/connecticut-college

Connecticut College is a private nonprofit college in New London, CT with 1,937 undergraduates. It admits 37% of applicants, and admitted students average 1432 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $35,960 per year ($17,313 for families earning under $30,000). 82% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $82,225 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 37% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 9,397 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 3,597 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 690–760 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 660–740 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 30–33 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $87,800 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $35,960 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,313 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $16,600 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $22,908 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $29,863 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $49,170 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,937 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 82% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $82,225 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,250 (FY2024) |

## What Connecticut College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Connecticut College's acceptance rate?**

Connecticut College admits 37% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**What SAT score do you need for Connecticut College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 690–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 660–740 on SAT Math; the average total is 1432.

**What ACT score do you need for Connecticut College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 30–33.

**Is Connecticut College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Connecticut College?**

In Fall 2023, 9,397 students applied to Connecticut College and 3,597 were admitted; 555 enrolled.

**Does Connecticut College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Connecticut College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Connecticut College require an essay?**

Connecticut College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Connecticut College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $87,800 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $35,960.

**What is Connecticut College's graduation rate?**

82% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 128902. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology