Connecticut College

Conn College Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Conn College will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Conn College Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Connecticut College Overview

Connecticut College is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in New London, Connecticut. Conn College was founded in 1911 and enrolls 1,737 undergrads and no graduate students. Conn College offers housing for up to 1,748 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Conn College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Conn College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Conn College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Conn College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Conn College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Conn College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Conn College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Conn College for Fall 2022 is January 1.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from Conn College by March 31.

Is Conn College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Conn College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Connecticut College

It is very difficult to get into Conn College. Conn College admitted 38% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 6,882 students applied to Conn College and 2,596 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Conn College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Conn College, around 87% return for the next year. Conn College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 82%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Conn College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Conn College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Conn College's endowment was valued at $318.3 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $20,414 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Conn College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Conn College meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Conn College full-time are awarded $46,902 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $36,826 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Conn College. Based on this information, how does Conn College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Conn College a good school for you?

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Where is Conn College?

Conn College is located in the small town setting of New London, Connecticut, less than an hour from Providence and RI.

If you want to see Conn College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to New London, or book a flight to the nearest airport, T.F. Green (PVD).

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Conn College and New London are like without leaving home.

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