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Connecticut College is found in New London, Connecticut. New London is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Connecticut College.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Connecticut College is known for its programs in science, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 34% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 630. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 620 and 700. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Connecticut College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,898 in 2005 at Connecticut College.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Connecticut College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Connecticut College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Connecticut College
270 Mohegan Ave
New London, CT 06320
General Phone: (860) 447-1911
Admissions Phone: (860) 439-2200
Financial Aid Phone: (860) 439-2058
http://www.connecticutcollege.edu
Connecticut College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 224 | political science, economics, English, international relations, history, anthropology, sociology, French language, ... |
| Science | 58 | biology, ecology, zoology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, botany, physics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 23 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | philosophy, religion |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | family systems, family studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 9 | architectural services |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | dance, drama |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | film studies |
| Music | 6 | music, various music studies |
| Medicine | 6 | neuroscience |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | secondary teaching, physics teaching, music teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering physics |
Number of programs and degrees for Connecticut College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 419 | 53 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 7 |
In 2005, Connecticut College had a total enrollment of 1,898 students (1,847 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 24% |
| New York | 13% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| California | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Connecticut College offers campus housing for 1,745 of its 1,847 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of New London, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,503 | 1,550 | 34% | 501 | 32% |
| Men | 1,704 | 597 | 35% | 199 | 33% |
| Women | 2,799 | 953 | 34% | 302 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 700 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 53% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (860) 439-2200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
| In-state comprehensive fee | $ 41,975 |
| Out-of-state comprehensive fee | $ 41,975 |
Financial Aid:
Connecticut College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 137900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (860) 439-2058
Connecticut College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $86,768 | 22 | $82,236 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $63,741 | 18 | $64,081 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $54,606 | 13 | $51,749 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 11 | $39,485 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $73,732 | 65 | $63,304 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture and Related Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
Human Development and Family Studies, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Connecticut College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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