Acceptance Rate
37%
Avg. SAT
1500
75th percentile
“Nestled in a 750-acre arboretum by the sea, Connecticut College wraps you in intimate seminars and quirky houses where curious collaborators chase passions amid sheep-mown lawns.”
New London, CT
Location
Small City
Campus Setting
Connecticut College sprang to life in 1911 when New London businessmen pooled resources to create a women's college that could rival Vassar or Wellesley without sending daughters across state lines; it flipped co-ed in 1969 amid social upheaval, evolving into a tight-knit liberal arts haven with just under 2,000 undergrads. You'll thrive here if you're intellectually restless, drawn to deep discussions over rah-rah competition—think the type who organizes beach cleanups or late-night poetry slams rather than tailgates. The campus personality skews progressive and earthy, with students who garden, dance, or protest as naturally as breathing, but tradeoffs loom: New London's gritty, working-class vibe offers seaside walks and historic wharves yet lacks the polish or bustle of bigger college towns, and harsh Connecticut winters can test your resolve.
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Academics
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In airy seminar rooms overlooking the Thames River, professors with a 9:1 ratio lead you through Socratic grilling in powerhouse programs like government (where you'll dissect policy with DC internship pipelines), economics (feeding Wall Street pipelines), English, dance—one of the nation's top liberal arts troupes—and environmental studies amid the campus arboretum. Undergrads snag research gigs early, from conservation biology at the Goodwin-Niering Center to archival digs in rare book collections, fostering a vibe where ideas spark over coffee rather than lectures drone. Yet with no grad students, research feels more hands-on mentorship than cutthroat lab rivalries, though you sacrifice the breadth of a big university for this cozy depth—and more selective than three-quarters of liberal arts colleges, it demands disciplined self-starters.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,990 undergrad • 0 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
69%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
11%
Asian
4%
Other / Multi-racial
12%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
New London, CT
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Your week pulses with the residential house system—pick from 17 quirky abodes like the artsy Windham or eco-focused Plant House, each hosting theme dinners, open mics, and intramural quirks that forge family-like bonds in a campus where sheep graze the great lawn. Traditions like the massive student-run ConnTact dance concert or Floralia's springtime follies (think costume parades and shaved ice) keep spirits high, alongside 100+ clubs from ultimate frisbee to Model UN; weekends spill to nearby beaches or Mystic Seaport for low-key hangs. The mellow, inclusive social scene suits collaborators over extroverted partiers—Greek life is absent, alcohol policies strict—but insularity hits hard in a small city, winters bury you in Nor'easters, and the vibe can feel echoey if you crave urban pulse or D1 sports roars.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
New England Small College Athletic Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$19,605
$30K – $48K
$16,283
$48K – $75K
$20,255
$75K – $110K
$30,265
$110K+
$44,983
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
90%
4 Years Graduation Rate
79%
6 Years Graduation Rate
82%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$75,001
90% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Connecticut College and return in the fall. 79% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 82% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
79%
4-6 years
3%
Non-grad
18%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$62,235
Acceptance
37%
Undergrads
1,990
4-Year Grad Rate
79%
Endowment
$450M
New London, CT 06320-4196