Connecticut College
New London, Connecticut · Private
Connecticut College admitted 39% of 7,338 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1160–1370 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 84% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Connecticut College
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Application deadlines
Connecticut College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free, and Connecticut College accepts the Common App fee waiver. Connecticut College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Connecticut College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 41% (222 of 546), compared with 39% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
1,269 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 471 took it, and 5 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Connecticut College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Character
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
Not considered
- –
What it costs
Full price with housing is $84,697 a year. After grants, students paid $42,941 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Connecticut College’s acceptance rate?
Connecticut College admitted 39% of applicants: 2,875 of 7,338 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Connecticut College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Connecticut College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1160 to 1370, with a median around 1280. A score at or above 1280 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Connecticut College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and Connecticut College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Connecticut College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Connecticut College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Connecticut College have supplemental essays?
No. Connecticut College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
Does Connecticut College require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Connecticut College uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA, and it may ask a noncustodial parent to fill one out too.
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