Connecticut College Acceptance Rate (37%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Connecticut College?

Connecticut College's acceptance rate was 37% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,945 of 7,950 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 37% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 690–760 reading and writing, 660–740 math

ACT, middle 50%: 30–33 composite

Average net price: $42,941 a year (2022–23)

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Connecticut College GPA requirements

Connecticut College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Connecticut College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Connecticut College acceptance rate

Connecticut College admitted 2,945 of 7,950 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 37%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Connecticut College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in New London, Connecticut, with 1,990 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Connecticut College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	690	720	760
SAT Math	660	710	740
ACT Composite	30	32	33
ACT English	30	33	35
ACT Math	26	28	32

18% submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores, as Connecticut College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1432 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Connecticut College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Connecticut College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Connecticut College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $42,941 a year at Connecticut College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Connecticut College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Connecticut College admitted 37% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What SAT and ACT scores do Connecticut College students have?

The middle 50% of Connecticut College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 690–760 in reading and writing and 660–740 in math; ACT composite 30–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA does Connecticut College look for?

Connecticut College doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How hard is it to get into Connecticut College?

Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Connecticut College admitted 37% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Connecticut College?

Connecticut College's acceptance rate was 37% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,945 of 7,950 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

How important is GPA for getting into Connecticut College?

It's one factor among several: Connecticut College requires high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is Connecticut College test optional?

Check Connecticut College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Connecticut College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 18% sent SAT scores and 6% sent ACT scores.

Does Connecticut College look at legacy status?

Yes. Connecticut College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Connecticut College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $42,941 a year at Connecticut College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Connecticut College give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Connecticut College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Connecticut College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Connecticut CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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