Connecticut College Description:
Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college located in New London, Connecticut, adjacent to the United States Coast Guard Academy. The college has an impressive 9 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 18. Students can choose from 47 undergraduate majors. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, Connecticut College was awarded a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Connecticut College is also one of the country's most selective schools to offer test-optional admissions. The college is a member of the Division III New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 34%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Connecticut College
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- The scores below are from 2008; in 2009 Connecticut College went fully test-optional)
- SAT Critical Reading: - / -
- SAT Math: - / -
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: - / -
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 1,903 (1,896 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 39% Male / 61% Female
- 98% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $44,890
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $11,900
- Other Expenses: $900
- Total Cost: $58,690
Connecticut College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 51%
- Connecticut College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 44%
- Loans: 41%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $31,601
- Loans: $5,762
Most Popular Majors:
Art History, Biology, Economics, English, History, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 90%
- Transfer Out Rate: 16%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 81%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 84%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Connecticut College Mission Statement:
See the complete mission and values statement at http://www.conncoll.edu/at-a-glance/mission/
"Connecticut College educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens in a global society."
