Connecticut College is found in New London, CT. New London is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Connecticut College.

Course Topics

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Connecticut College is known for its programs in mathematics, science, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.

Connecticut College Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 38% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 620. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 700.

Faculty

Connecticut College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Connecticut College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

Students numbered 1,869 in 2007 at the school.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Connecticut College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Connecticut College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Connecticut College values student athletics, and belongs to the New England Small College Athletic Conference.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Connecticut College educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens in a global society."