Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 40.4%
- Average SAT
- 1,425
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,360–1,490
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 32
- Total Enrollment
- 1,960
Admissions Overview
Connecticut College is selective with a 40% acceptance rate, meaning roughly two out of five applicants gain admission. Strong test scores help your chances, with admitted students typically scoring between 1360-1490 on the SAT or around 32 on the ACT. The college draws most students from out-of-state, with only 13% coming from Connecticut. This liberal arts institution seeks intellectually curious students who thrive with academic freedom and personal responsibility. The honor code culture means they want self-motivated learners who can handle privileges like self-scheduled exams. Connecticut College values students who embrace close faculty relationships, with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio fostering mentorship opportunities.