New London, Connecticut

Connecticut College Admission Requirements

Q: Does Connecticut College prefer SAT or ACT?

29% of students submit their SAT scores to Connecticut College. 19% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into Connecticut College?

38% of those who apply are granted admission to Connecticut College. Admission competition is high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for Connecticut College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1290 and 1430. 29% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for Connecticut College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 30 and 32. 19% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Chances of getting into Connecticut College

Connecticut College

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Connecticut College

Acceptance Rate

37.8%

Admission Difficulty for Connecticut College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Exceptional
Applicant Competition		High

How hard is it to get into Connecticut College and can I get accepted? The school has a 38% acceptance rate ranking it #5 in Connecticut for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,429 out of 6,433 applicants were admitted making Connecticut College a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 10 percent. Only 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.

Connecticut College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1290-1430

Applicants Submitting SAT

29%

SAT Scores for Connecticut College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	650
SAT Math 25th	640
SAT Composite 25th	1290

SAT Scores for Connecticut College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	710
SAT Math 75th	720
SAT Composite 75th	1430
Average SAT Score	1360

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Connecticut College?

Connecticut College typically requires applicants to be in the top 13 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1290 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1220. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1360 out of 1600. The school ranks #3 in Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score. 29 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Connecticut College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1430 and Above	Good	>51%
1360 to 1430	Avg +	38%-51%
1290 to 1360	Avg -	26%-38%
1220 to 1290	Reach	17%-26%
Less than 1220	Low	<17%

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Connecticut College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

30-32

Applicants Submitting ACT

19%

ACT Scores for Connecticut College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	29
ACT Math 25th	26
ACT Composite 25th	30

ACT Scores for Connecticut College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	34
ACT Math 75th	30
ACT Composite 75th	32
Average ACT Score	31

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Connecticut College?

Admission data indicates that Connecticut College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 30 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 7 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 29 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 31 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 32 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #2 in Connecticut for highest average ACT composite score. 19 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Connecticut College.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Connecticut College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32 and Above	Good	>51%
31 to 32	Avg +	38%-51%
30 to 31	Avg -	26%-38%
29 to 30	Reach	17%-26%
Less than 29	Low	<17%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Connecticut College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

High School Class Rank

56% of Connecticut College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Connecticut College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	56%
Top 25% of class	95%
Top 50% of class	100%
Bottom 50% of class	0%
Bottom 25% of class	0%

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

Connecticut College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,828	2,605	6,433
Accepted	1,614	815	2,429
Acceptance Rate	42%	31%	38%
Enrolled	307	201	508
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	25%	21%

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

Applications were Due

Jan 1, 2020

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2020.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Connecticut College and what considerations affect admission decisions?

Connecticut College Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA	Neither required nor recommended
High School Class Rank	Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Recommended
Recommendations	Required
Demonstration of Competencies	Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Connecticut College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=128902 IPEDS survey data for Connecticut College.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Connecticut College prefer SAT or ACT?

29% of students submit their SAT scores to Connecticut College. 19% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Connecticut College?

38% of those who apply are granted admission to Connecticut College. Admission competition is high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Connecticut College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1290 and 1430. 29% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Connecticut College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 30 and 32. 19% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.