Connecticut College

Connecticut College Overview

Connecticut College is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in New London, Connecticut. Conn College was founded in 1911 and now enrolls around 1,737 students a year, including 1,737 undergrads. Conn College offers on-campus housing for up to 1,748 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Conn College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Conn College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Conn College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Conn College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Conn College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Conn College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Conn College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Conn College for Fall 2022 is January 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by March 31.

Is Conn College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Conn College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Connecticut College

It is very difficult to get into Conn College. Around 38% of applicants get into Conn College each year. Out of 6,882 applications received in 2021, 2,596 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Conn College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 87% of students who start at Conn College return the next year.Conn College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 82%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Conn College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Conn College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Conn College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Conn College's endowment was valued at $318.3 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Conn College spends about $20,414 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Conn College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Conn College meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $46,902 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $36,826 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Conn College. Based on this information, how does Conn College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Conn College a good school for you?

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Where is Conn College?

Conn College is located in the small town setting of New London, Connecticut, less than an hour from Providence and RI.

If you want to see Conn College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to New London, or book a flight to the nearest airport, T.F. Green (PVD).

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Conn College and New London are like without leaving home.

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