Connecticut College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Connecticut College is a private university in New London, Connecticut, enrolling about 1,937 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 37.04% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $75,001 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $67,242
- 2024 Average Net Price: $36,175 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 37.04% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,937 99.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 82.05%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 14.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 78.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1432
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,032
- Applicants (IPEDS): 9,397
- Room & Board: $18,558 annual estimate
Connecticut College: what the data shows
Common questions about Connecticut College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Connecticut College?
Connecticut College is located in New London, CT (ZIP 06320-4196).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Connecticut College public or private?
Connecticut College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Connecticut College cost?
Published tuition: $67,242.
Average net price after aid: $36,175.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,341 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,892 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,961 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,797 |
| $110,001+ | $47,031 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $268,968.
How hard is it to get into Connecticut College?
Admission rate: 37.04%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1432 and midpoint ACT 32.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Connecticut College?
Total enrollment: 1,937 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,032 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Connecticut College?
150%-time completion rate: 82.05%.
First-year retention: 89.7%.
What do graduates of Connecticut College earn?
Median earnings: $49,165 six years after entry; $75,001 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,500.
14.19% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Connecticut College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (55 completions)
- Economics, General (44 completions)
- Computer Science (32 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (29 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (26 completions)
- Ecology (25 completions)
- Neuroscience (25 completions)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (23 completions)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (18 completions)
- Human Development and Family Studies, General (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Connecticut College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 37.04%; completion rate 82.05%; median earnings $75,001 at 10 years; net price $36,175. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$67,242
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Connecticut College was $67,242.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$36,175
2024 Value
In 2024 Connecticut College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,175.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$144,700 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$36,175 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$268,968 4-Year Tuition
$18,558 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$86,800 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$347,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Connecticut College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
14.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
35.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Connecticut College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Connecticut College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $46,085 | $46,085 | $31,373 |
| 2014 | $47,740 | $47,740 | $27,345 |
| 2015 | $49,350 | $49,350 | $30,319 |
| 2016 | $50,940 | $50,940 | $30,795 |
| 2017 | $52,850 | $52,850 | $30,244 |
| 2018 | $54,820 | $54,820 | $32,606 |
| 2019 | $56,890 | $56,890 | $32,626 |
| 2020 | $59,025 | $59,025 | $30,977 |
| 2021 | $60,795 | $60,795 | $31,814 |
| 2022 | $63,005 | $63,005 | $32,664 |
| 2023 | $64,812 | $64,812 | $33,998 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
37.04% Acceptance Rate
9,397 Total Applicants
3,597 Students Admitted
555 First-Time Students Enrolled
15.43% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1432
ACT Average: 32
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.7 - 3.9
Estimated Median GPA: 3.80
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Connecticut College reported total enrollment of about 1,937 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (68.1%), Hispanic or Latino (11.5%), and Non-Resident Alien (5.8%). About 14.19% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 14.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Connecticut College in 2024 is 1,937 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,032 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
89.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 68.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
75.94% 100% Completion Time
82.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 75.94% of students graduating from Connecticut College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 20% male / 80% female
- Economics, General: 59% male / 41% female
- Computer Science: 66% male / 34% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Connecticut College.
Return on Investment
$23,500 Median Student Debt
$75,001 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.33% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
418.32% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Connecticut College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 43 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 55 completions
2. Economics, General: 44 completions
3. Computer Science: 32 completions
4. Political Science and Government, General: 29 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 26 completions
6. Ecology: 25 completions
7. Neuroscience: 25 completions
8. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 23 completions
9. Secondary Education and Teaching: 18 completions
Most popular programs at Connecticut College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Connecticut College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Connecticut College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 78.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,781
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,417
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Connecticut College is a private non-profit institution located in New London, CT, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Economics, General, Computer Science. Enrollment is approximately 1,937 students. Student body composition includes White (68.1%), Hispanic or Latino (11.5%), Non-Resident Alien (5.8%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 37.04%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1432. The 150%-time completion rate is 82.05%. Approximately 14.19% of students receive Pell Grants. About 14.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
New London, CT 06320-4196
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 82.05% graduation rate, Connecticut College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Connecticut College located?
Connecticut College is located in New London, CT.
What is Connecticut College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Connecticut College is 37.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9,397 applicants and 3,597 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Connecticut College cost?
Reported tuition is $67,242 and average net price is $36,175 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,558 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Connecticut College?
Connecticut College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,032 students, White (68.1%), Hispanic or Latino (11.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Connecticut College?
About 14.0% of students at Connecticut College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Connecticut College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Connecticut College reports midpoint SAT about 1432 and midpoint ACT about 32.
What do graduates of Connecticut College earn?
Median earnings are $49,165 six years after entry and $75,001 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Connecticut College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 82.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Connecticut College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,500.
Is Connecticut College public or private?
Connecticut College is a private nonprofit institution located in New London, CT.
Is Connecticut College an HBCU?
No. Connecticut College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Connecticut College a tribal college?
No. Connecticut College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Connecticut college costs
- Connecticut colleges by ROI
- New London, Connecticut city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Connecticut
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.