At a glance
Average net price
$36,175
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
82.0%
Admission rate
37%
Undergrad size
1,937
In-state tuition
$67,242
Out-of-state tuition
$67,242
Cost of attendance
$84,623
Median earnings (10y)
$75,001
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,432
- ACT midpoint
- 32
- Retention
- 89.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (48%), stem (33%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM33%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences48%
- Social sciences26.8%~519 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences22.3%~432 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology12.1%~234 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~183 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science7.6%~147 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education2.9%~56 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.9%~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture2.4%~46 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History2.1%~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.3%~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
34 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 147 | $54,308 | $25,206 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 100 | $36,919 | $24,197 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 81 | $43,434 | $24,800 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 59 | $75,808 | $26,352 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 54 | $39,087 | $20,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 52 | $32,970 | $23,045 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 50 | $30,342 | $25,979 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | $31,642 | $25,227 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $20,670 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 41 | $44,217 | $25,855 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $23,250 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 38 | $35,171 | $21,220 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 30 | $30,404 | $21,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Connecticut College
Connecticut College is a mid-sized institution located in New London, Connecticut, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,937 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Connecticut College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $36,175 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $67,242 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $84,623 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 82.0%, a strong completion outcome. 89.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $75,001 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Connecticut College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (48% of credentials), stem (33% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Connecticut College accepts 37% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,432. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 32.
Location & campus
Set in New London, Connecticut (city), Connecticut College draws students from across Connecticut and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Connecticut College
Q.How much does Connecticut College cost?
The average net price at Connecticut College is $36,175 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $84,623.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Connecticut College?
Connecticut College has a 6-year graduation rate of 82.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Connecticut College?
Connecticut College admits 37% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Connecticut College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Connecticut College graduate earns $75,001 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Connecticut College?
Published tuition is $67,242 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Connecticut College located?
Connecticut College is located in New London, Connecticut (ZIP 06320).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Connecticut College at their official website.