Connecticut College

Location: New London, CT (rural)

Size: 1,829 students

Avg percent need-met: 100% Need met

Acceptance rate: 37%

Middle 50% ACT: 30-33 **Test Optional**

Middle 50% SAT: 1310-1450 **Test Optional**

Conn College is a picturesque liberal arts school that has committed itself to sustainability, community service, and learning. As a more rural school, the bulk of social life takes place on campus and in the dorms. That being said, there are great athletic opportunities in addition to their stellar academics. Boasting a strong focus on interdisciplinary education, classes are small with an emphasis on discussion and self-scheduled exams. Academics are rigorous, but relevant to life outside of class. The student body is in general close-knit and supportive.

Popular majors / known for: Economics, Psychology, English Language and Literature, Neuroscience, Political Science and Government

Academic approach: Liberal arts

  • “Connections”: their reinvention of liberal arts that integrates your interests into an educational pathway

Campus tradition: Festivus; Conn College’s annual non-denominational holiday party. Each residence house hosts its own party and there is a dance in the College Center.

  • More traditions and events here!

Application Details

RD deadline: January 1st

Priority/EA deadline: November 15th

Supplemental essays: No

Application fee: $0

On Common App: Yes

CSS profile: January 14th

Interviews: Important

Page last updated: February 2022