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Connecticut College, also known as Conn College or Conn, was established as a women's college in 1911. It became coeducational in 1969. This private liberal arts institute sits on a 750-acre arboretum campus in New London, Connecticut. Conn College's recent enrollments have been more than 1,500 students from over 45 states and 70 countries worldwide every year.
Connecticut College offers more than 50 majors in the fields of science, arts and culture. The courses are taught at the following academic centers:
The athletics department of Connecticut College fields over 20 varsity teams in tennis, lacrosse, and track and field. The teams are members of the New England Small College Athletic Conference, the National College Athletic Association Division III, and the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
Connecticut College is found in New London, CT. 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 mathematics, 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 38% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 620. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 700.
Connecticut College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Connecticut College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,869 in 2007 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Connecticut College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Connecticut College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Connecticut College values student athletics, and belongs to the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Connecticut College educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens in a global society."
More complete details are provided below.
Connecticut College
270 Mohegan Ave
New London, CT 06320
General Phone: (860) 447-1911
http://www.connecticutcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 249 | English, political science, economics, international relations, history, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, East Asian studies, ... |
| Science | 65 | biology, ecology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics, astrophysics, botany, biochemistry, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 26 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | family studies, family systems |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 17 | drama, dance |
| Architecture And Planning | 13 | architectural services |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer science |
| Music | 8 | various music studies, music |
| Medicine | 7 | neuroscience |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | film studies |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | secondary teaching, physics teaching, music teaching |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering physics |
Number of programs and degrees for Connecticut College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 491 | 53 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 7 |
In 2007, Connecticut College had a total enrollment of 1,869 students (1,833 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23% |
| New York | 16% |
| Connecticut | 14% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| California | 5% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Connecticut College offers campus housing for 1,740 of its 1,833 (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 | 4,278 | 1,624 | 38% | 491 | 30% |
| Men | 1,565 | 649 | 41% | 197 | 30% |
| Women | 2,713 | 975 | 36% | 294 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 620 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 700 |
| SAT Writing | 615 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 37% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
| In-state comprehensive fee | $ 46,675 |
| Out-of-state comprehensive fee | $ 46,675 |
Financial Aid:
Connecticut College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 137900)
Connecticut College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 63 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 50 | $99,725 | 25 | $97,321 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $75,584 | 20 | $73,053 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $58,918 | 22 | $53,486 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $47,720 | 6 | $51,405 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $49,523 | 15 | $51,625 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 107 | $80,576 | 88 | $69,927 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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