Resources For Students & Parents Connecticut College Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print Connecticut College. randomduck / Flickr For Students & Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing a College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips College Testing Testing Graphs Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private Schools Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More by Allen Grove Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Updated September 19, 2017 Connecticut College Admissions Overview: Admissions at Connecticut College are selective--around two-thirds of those who apply will not be accepted. Prospective students can apply with the Common Application, and must also submit transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation. Will You Get In? Calculate Your Chances of Getting In with this free tool from Cappex Admissions Data (2016): Connecticut College Acceptance Rate: 35%GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Connecticut CollegeTest Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileConnecticut College is test-optional)SAT Critical Reading: - / -SAT Math: - / -SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanCompare SAT scores for Connecticut collegesACT Composite: - / -ACT English: - / -ACT Math: - / -What these ACT numbers meanCompare ACT scores for Connecticut colleges 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. Along with a strong academic and creative core, the college offers a range of student-run clubs and organziations, sure to be of interest to all students. One program, called "Get Out!" encourages students to explore the surrounding areas, including trips to New York City and other events and concerts in Connecticut. The College houses five centers of interdisciplinary studies. These centers focus on different subjects (environment, arts and technology, and community action, to name a few); these centers provide a unique learning experience for students, complete with specialized coursework and a funded internship. 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. On the athletic front, the college is a member of the NCAA Division III New England Small College Athletic Conference. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 1,865 (all undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 37% Male / 63% Female98% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $50,940Books: $1,000 (why so much?)Room and Board: $14,060Other Expenses: $1,000Total Cost: $67,000 Connecticut College Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 62%Percentage of Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 56%Loans: 48%Average Amount of AidGrants: $37,124Loans: $8,831 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Art History, Biology, Economics, English, History, International Relations, Political Science, PsychologyWhat major is right for you? Sign up to take the free "My Careers and Majors Quiz" at Cappex. Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 89%4-Year Graduation Rate: 81%6-Year Graduation Rate: 84% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Soccer, Lacrosse, Rowing, Track and Field, Water Polo, Swimming, Ice Hockey, Basketball, Squash, Cross CountryWomen's Sports: Lacrosse, Tennis, Swimming, Track and Field, Cross Country, Water Polo, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Basketball, Ice Hockey Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Connecticut College, You May Also Like These Schools: Wesleyan University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphTufts University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphVassar College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBoston University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBard College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphClark University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphColgate University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBrown University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphHaverford College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphTrinity College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Continue Reading