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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Connecticut admits about 1 in 3 applicants (37%). That puts it in the "Very selective" tier, more selective than 91% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 38%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled6 of 100 · 451 students
Admitted, went elsewhere31 of 100 · 2,494
Not admitted63 of 100 · 5,005

The funnel

Applied
7,950
Admitted
2,945
Enrolled
451

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

Men and women

Men were admitted at 30%, women at 42%.

Women admitted42%
Men admitted30%
15%

Yield

15% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college15%
15%
← 5%higher than 32% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college37%
37%
← More selectivemore selective than 91% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Connecticut reads a record

The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered. Scores are optional. 18% of first-years sent an SAT and 6% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Considered
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Considered
Recommendations
Required
Essay
Required
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Connecticut College
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1425 on the SAT, 255 points above the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1350–1500median 1430
1000110012001300140015001600
Reading & Writing690–760median 720
500600700800
Math660–740median 710
500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

18%

submitted SAT

6%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1425
1425
← 900higher than 92% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)