Connecticut College

If you are planning on applying to Conn College, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is January 1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who apply to Conn College for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than March 31.

Conn College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Conn College's admissions stats.

Conn College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	41%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	12%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	10%
Waitlist	Yes

Connecticut College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Connecticut College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	January 1	March 31

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Want to Apply Early to Conn College?

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Conn College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Conn College is 52%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 41%. In 2022, Conn College admitted 206 of the 399 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college because they believe it will increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Connecticut College Admissions

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How To Get Into Connecticut College

Conn College is a very difficult school to get into. Conn College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Conn College accepted 41% of all applicants, around 3,146 from 7,682 applicants.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Conn College, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to Connecticut College

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Conn College

Conn College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Conn College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Conn College

What does Conn College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Work Experience	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Interview	Important
Racial/Ethnic Status	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Conn College for more information on admission factors.

Conn College Application Requirements

To apply to Conn College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Conn College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Conn College?

Students admitted to Conn College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 26% submitted a class rank. At Conn College 41% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 79% were in the top 25% and 97% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Connecticut College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	23.4%
3.75 and 3.99	23.9%
3.50 and 3.74	23.9%
3.25 and 3.49	12.9%
3.00 and 3.24	10.5%
2.50 and 2.9	4.6%
2.00 and 2.49	0.7%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Conn College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Conn College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Conn College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 12% of Conn College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 10% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Conn College?

To be competitive with other Conn College applicants, you should strive to score between 1353 and 1450 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Conn College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1450 and 25% of scored lower than 1353, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Conn College students scored 728 or higher and 75% of students scored 680 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Conn College students scored 748 or higher, and 75% scored a 680 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Conn College?

To be most competitive at Conn College, you should strive to earn between 30 and 33 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 33 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Conn College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 33, and three out of four students scored lower than 33 on the ACT.

A 30 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Conn College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 30.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Connecticut College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Conn College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 1. Applicants should hear back by May 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Conn College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Conn College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Conn College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Conn College.

Does Conn College accept transfer credits?

✅ Conn College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Conn College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Conn College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Conn College?

❌ No, Conn College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Conn College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Conn College is 41%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Conn College?

✅ Conn College's early decision acceptance rate was 52% in 2021.

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