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Connecticut College

New London, Connecticut 06320-4196

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

Connecticut College is a private institution in New London with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1412, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 2K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

84% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,001 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,998.

Established
1911
Motto
Tanquam lignum quod plantatum est secus decursus aquarum
Mascot
Camel (Dromedary)
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III
Division
Division III

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38%Acceptance
1412SAT Avg
1,960Students
9:1Student:Faculty
84%Grad Rate
$75,001Earnings 10yr
$33,998Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Connecticut College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate38.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1412

Reading & WritingMid: 714
680740
MathMid: 691
660730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
3133

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

38.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1412

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,812
Room & Board$17,885
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$82,219
Average Net Price$33,998
Median Debt at Graduation$23,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$249

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,666
$30–48K$20,097
$48–75K$26,760
$75–110K$30,787
$110K+$44,604

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$33,998

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,960
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 4%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.8%
Freshman Retention87.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,165
8 Years$71,333
10 Years$75,001

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$58,000
Men
$70,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#55
Forbes
#162
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#25

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

138Very High

Estimated from CT state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
87 mi(151 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
109 mi(189 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
188 mi(326 min)

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