Connecticut College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Connecticut College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

38.3%

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

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Connecticut College is 38.3%. Its admission rate is the 5th lowest in Connecticut and the 158th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Connecticut College and can you get accepted?

Connecticut College is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,597 out of the 9,397 who applied were admitted.

Connecticut College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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38% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Connecticut College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.7 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1410 on the SAT
Score 32 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Connecticut College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.7

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Connecticut College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Connecticut College are to have around a 3.7 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Connecticut College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Connecticut College is 3.7 on the 4.0 scale. 23% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #6 in Connecticut for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Connecticut College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Connecticut College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	23.4%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	23.9%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	23.9%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	12.9%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	10.5%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	4.6%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.7%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Connecticut College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Connecticut College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 18% of students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1340-1470

Applicants Submitting SAT

18%

SAT Scores for Connecticut College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	680
Math 25th Percentile	660
Composite 25th Percentile	1340

SAT Scores for Connecticut College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	740
Math 75th Percentile	730
Composite 75th Percentile	1470
Average SAT Score	1410

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Connecticut College is 1410 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1340-1470. Students who get into Connecticut College score in the top 9 percent of all SAT test takers.. Connecticut College ranks #3 in the state of Connecticut and #90 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1410 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Connecticut College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1340 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1340, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1270, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Connecticut College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1410 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1405, you have around a 38% chance of being admitted. A 1470 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 54% chance of getting in.

Connecticut College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1470 and Above	Good	>54%
1405 to 1470	Avg +	38%-54%
1340 to 1405	Avg -	24%-38%
1275 to 1340	Reach	15%-24%
Less than 1275	Low	<15%

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Connecticut College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

31-33

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Connecticut College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	32
Math 25th Percentile	28
Composite 25th Percentile	31

ACT Scores for Connecticut College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	35
Math 75th Percentile	31
Composite 75th Percentile	33
Average ACT Score	32

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Connecticut College is 32, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 31 and 33. The school ranks #3 in Connecticut and #66 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 32. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 31 and score in the score in the top 5 percent nationally.

8 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Connecticut College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Connecticut College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Connecticut College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 32 score has around 38% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 54% with a 33 ACT score.

Connecticut College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33 and Above	Good	>54%
32 to 33	Avg +	38%-54%
31 to 32	Avg -	24%-38%
30 to 31	Reach	15%-24%
Less than 30	Low	<15%

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High School Class Rank

79% of Connecticut College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 41% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Connecticut College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	41%
Top 25% of class	79%
Top 50% of class	97%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Connecticut College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,623	3,774	9,397
Accepted	2,392	1,205	3,597
Acceptance Rate	43%	32%	38%
Enrolled	342	213	555
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	18%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Connecticut College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Connecticut College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Connecticut College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

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

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Connecticut College is highly competitive, you have a moderate chance of acceptance depending on your GPA and test scores. If you earn at least a 3.7 GPA, you will have a fair shot at getting in. Additionally, you should score a 1410 on the SAT or 32 on the ACT to be competitive. If you can score a 1470 SAT you will be a very strong applicant.