Connecticut College
New London, CT · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 37% |
| Applicants | 7,950 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1160–1400 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 31–33 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $33,998 |
| Grad rate | 84% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $75,001 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-15 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $0 (US) · $0 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~150 words each.
- Optional: Developing a strong, equitable and inclusive community is important to us at Connecticut College. After all, camels live and work together in herds. In 150 words or less, please tell us a little more about who you are and what you will bring to the Conn community to help us grow into the best version of ourselves. You may choose to include details about how your background, identity, challenges, and lived experiences have shaped your accomplishments and potential contributions.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).
Essays that worked
Connecticut College publishes essays that worked from recent admitted classes.
Read them on the official site ↗