Connecticut College
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Connecticut College
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: 7,950
- Overall acceptance rate: 37%
- Early round: ED I & ED II — ~55% ED rate vs ~33% RD rate (estimated)
- Class size: ~470
- Yield: ~24%
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 1360–1480
- ACT middle 50%: 31–34
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.70
- Top 10% of HS class: ~50%
- Testing policy: Test-optional (18% submitted SAT, 6% submitted ACT)
Demographics
- Women: 61%, Asian: 4%, Black: 4%, Hispanic: 11%, White: 69%, International: 6%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $15,374 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,097 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,760 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,787 |
| Over $110,000 | $44,604 |
Athletics
~450 varsity athletes (~23% of undergrads). NCAA Division III, NESCAC.
Notable
NESCAC member (prestigious D3 athletic conference alongside Williams, Amherst, Bowdoin etc.). Very small school (1,990 undergrads) with high athlete participation rate (~23%). Only 14.3% Pell Grant recipients, indicating a relatively wealthy student body. 28 varsity sports teams. Known for interdisciplinary academics and connections curriculum.
Sources
- Connecticut College Admissions Statistics
- CollegeSimply, EDsmart (net price data)
- IPEDS/College Navigator