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ACT Scores for Admission to Four-Year Connecticut Colleges

A Side-by-Side Comparison of College Admissions Data

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CCSU - Central Connecticut State University

CCSU - Central Connecticut State University

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Learn ACT score information for a range of four-year Connecticut colleges or universities. The side-by-side comparison chart below shows ACT scores for the middle 50% of enrolled students. If your scores fall within or above these ranges, you're on target for admission. Keep in mind that 25% of enrolled students have scores below those listed. Also, note that the SAT is the more popular exam in Connecticut, so not all colleges report ACT data.

Also, keep in mind that ACT scores are just one part of the application. The admissions officers in Connecticut, especially at the top Connecticut colleges, will also want to see a strong academic record, a winning essay, meaningful extracurricular activities and good letters of recommendation.

You can also check out these other ACT links:

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Data from the National Center for Educational Statistics

Connecticut Colleges ACT Scores (mid 50%)
(Learn what these numbers mean)
Composite English Math
25% 75% 25% 75% 25% 75%
Albertus Magnus College - - - - - -
Central Connecticut State 20 23 19 24 19 24
Coast Guard Academy 25 29 24 30 26 30
Connecticut College 25 29 - - - -
Eastern Connecticut State 19 24 18 24 17 23
Fairfield University Test-Optional Admissions
Quinnipiac University 22 26 21 27 22 26
Sacred Heart University Test-Optional Admissions
Southern Connecticut State 17 22 - - - -
Trinity College 26 30 26 31 25 29
University of Bridgeport 18 21 17 22 17 21
University of Connecticut 26 30 - - - -
University of Hartford - - - - - -
University of New Haven 20 26 19 26 19 26
Wesleyan University 29 33 29 34 27 33
Western Connecticut State - - - - - -
Yale University 31 35 - - - -
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