Connecticut College

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
New London, CT
4.8 4 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,990

Location New London, Connecticut
Website conncoll.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#93

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Connecticut College sits on a 750-acre hilltop campus overlooking Long Island Sound in New London, Connecticut, approximately two hours from both Boston and New York City. Founded in 1911 as a women's college in response to Wesleyan University's decision to stop admitting women, Connecticut College became coeducational in 1969. The private liberal arts institution is characterized by its granite architecture, expansive arboretum, and waterfront views. The college maintains selective admission standards and is known for its comprehensive environmental studies program, international relations department, and interdisciplinary certificate programs called "Centers for Interdisciplinary Scholarship." Students are required to live on campus for all four years in the college's residence halls, which are arranged in a house system that integrates faculty and student life. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Camels, participating in the New England Small College Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Connecticut College is rated within the top 19% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Connecticut College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#93
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#83
Best Colleges in Connecticut

#4
Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

#4
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#294
Best Value Colleges in Connecticut

#5

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1350/1500
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 30/33
GPA 3.7

Acceptance Rate

37%

Applications Due Jan 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 15.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$67,242

Costs for Connecticut College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$67,242
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$412
Room and Board		$18,558
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,000
Total One Year Cost		$88,212

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$60,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

84% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Connecticut College are Social Sciences, Biology, and Visual and Performing Arts. 33% of students major in Social Sciences, 15% in Biology, and 11% in Visual and Performing Arts.