Connecticut College
Admissions
Interested in attending Connecticut College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Connecticut College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Connecticut College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Connecticut College accepted 37% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 9,397 people applied and 3,597 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Connecticut College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Connecticut College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Connecticut College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Connecticut College considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Connecticut College?
Grades
Connecticut College is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Connecticut College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Connecticut College's Early Decision acceptance rate is 51%, compared to 37% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Connecticut College, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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