Connecticut College Acceptance Rate
New London, Connecticut · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,397
- Admitted
- 3,597
- Yield
- 15.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Connecticut College's acceptance rate has risen from 37.6% in 2014–15 to 38.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,394 to 9,397 (+74%) over that period.
Its 38.3% rate makes Connecticut College more selective than about 90% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 78%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (42.5% for women vs 31.9% for men, a 10.6-point gap). Connecticut College has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 15.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,394 | 2,028 | 37.6% | 501 |
| 2015–16 | 5,182 | 2,071 | 40% | 482 |
| 2016–17 | 5,879 | 2,065 | 35.1% | 472 |
| 2017–18 | 5,434 | 2,063 | 38% | 444 |
| 2018–19 | 6,433 | 2,429 | 37.8% | 508 |
| 2019–20 | 6,784 | 2,538 | 37.4% | 508 |
| 2020–21 | 6,882 | 2,596 | 37.7% | 434 |
| 2021–22 | 7,682 | 3,146 | 41% | 492 |
| 2022–23 | 8,744 | 3,533 | 40.4% | 630 |
| 2023–24 | 9,397 | 3,597 | 38.3% | 555 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,623 | 2,392 | 42.5% |
| Men | 3,774 | 1,205 | 31.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 680–740 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 660–730 | |
| ACT Composite | 31–33 | 8% |
How Connecticut College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Connecticut College's acceptance rate?
Connecticut College's acceptance rate is 38.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,597 admitted of 9,397 applicants).
Is Connecticut College test optional?
Connecticut College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Connecticut College?
Connecticut College received 9,397 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,597.
What SAT score do you need for Connecticut College?
Admitted students at Connecticut College typically scored 680–740 on SAT Reading/Writing and 660–730 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Connecticut College getting harder to get into?
Connecticut College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 37.6% in 2014–15 to 38.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.conncoll.edu/.