Connecticut Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Connecticut College Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Connecticut College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Connecticut College (Connecticut)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Connecticut's acceptance rate is 37.04% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 7,950 students applied and 2,945 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into Connecticut.

To apply to Connecticut, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Connecticut's acceptance rate places 5th out of 24 Connecticut colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1430 and the ACT score is 32 at Connecticut. Connecticut's SAT score ranks 3rd out of 18 Connecticut colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Connecticut's yield rate is 15.31%, which is significantly lower by 25.72 percentage points (approximately 62.7% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Connecticut at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Connecticut's acceptance rate is 37.04% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.31%. 3,464 men and 4,473 women applied to Connecticut and 1,048 men and 1,889 women students were accepted.

13 applicants who has another gender applied and 8 were accepted.

Among them, 178 men and 273 women were enrolled in Connecticut. You can explore the Connecticut's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Connecticut
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,950	3,464	4,473	13	0
Admitted	2,945	1,048	1,889	8	0
Enrolled	451	178	273	0	0
Acceptance Rate	37.04%	30.25%	42.23%	61.54%	-
Yield	15.31%	16.98%	14.45%	0.00%	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Connecticut College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 83 students (18% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 27 students (6% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Connecticut.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,430, including 720 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 710 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 760 and the 25th percentile is 690. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 740 and the 25th percentile is 660.

The median ACT composite score is 32, with a 75th percentile score of 33 and a 25th percentile score of 30 at Connecticut. The median ACT Math score is 28 and the median ACT English score is 33.

How competitive is Connecticut's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Connecticut College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Connecticut
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,350	1,430	1,500
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	690	720	760
SAT Math	660	710	740
ACT Composite	30	32	33
ACT Math	26	28	32
ACT English	30	33	35

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Connecticut College 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Connecticut. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Connecticut College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Connecticut Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Connecticut:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.conncoll.edu/admission/
Online Application: www.conncoll.edu/admission/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor

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What is the acceptance rate at the Connecticut?

Connecticut is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 37.04%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Connecticut?

Connecticut recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Connecticut is 1,430, and the average ACT score is 32. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Connecticut require essays or personal statements?

Yes, Connecticut requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for Connecticut admission?

Yes, Connecticut requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

Connecticut does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Connecticut requires applicants to submit high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Connecticut requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Connecticut?

The institutional SAT code for Connecticut is 3284 and 4-digit ACT code is 0556.