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.
The following is an overiew of some of Conn College's admissions stats.
Conn College 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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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 |
These are the application deadlines for Connecticut College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Yes | November 15 | December 15 |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | January 1 | March 31 |
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.
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.
Transfer student admissions is very difficult.
Conn College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
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.
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 |
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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.
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) |
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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 | √ |
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%.
At Connecticut College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Conn College? Conn College is a very selective institution. The Conn College acceptance rate is 41%. This means that the institution accepts 40 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Conn College is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Conn College is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Conn College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.7. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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