It's time to rethink college tours
Traditional campus tours feel impersonal and can leave you with more questions than answers. You’re just a face in the crowd following a scripted tour led by a random guide. Is this really the best way to make one of the biggest decisions of your life?
SchoolScoops is the smarter, more personal way to tour colleges
Private and personalized tours
With traditional tours you’re just a number in a big group, making it hard to ask the questions that matter most. With SchoolScoops 1-on-1 tours and video chats you can ask all the questions that are important to you.
Choose your own guide
On a typical college tour, the school assigns you a guide. SchoolScoops lets you pick a guide who matches your academic interests, hobbies, and personality. You'll get authentic insights and advice from someone who truly gets you.
No scripts, just scoops
Traditional campus tours are essentially a sales pitch—the guide works for the school and their job is to show you the highlights. SchoolScoops guides don’t work for their school, so there’s no sales pitch—just genuine advice to determine if the school is a good fit.
Find the school for you
Choosing where to go to college is a major decision and a huge investment. SchoolScoops 1-on-1 tours and video chats go beyond the basics to help you make a well-informed college decision.
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Get to know Connecticut College
Connecticut College is a highly regarded private liberal arts institution known for excellence in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary learning, hands-on experiences, community engagement, and global citizenship.
Overview
Connecticut College, founded in 1911, is a private liberal arts college located in New London, Connecticut. It offers a wide range of undergraduate programs across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary study and global perspectives.
Size
Connecticut College has a total enrollment of approximately 1,900 students, all of whom are undergraduates, creating a close-knit and highly engaged academic community.
Acceptance rate
Connecticut College has an acceptance rate of around 41%, making it a selective liberal arts college. Among admitted students who submitted test scores, half scored between 1340–1460 on the SAT or 31–33 on the ACT, though the college is test-optional.
Cost
For the 2024 academic year, Connecticut College’s undergraduate tuition is approximately $67,000, with total costs including housing and meals exceeding $80,000. About 50% of students receive financial aid, and the college meets 100% of demonstrated financial need, with an average need-based award of over $50,000.
Ranking
According to U.S. News & World Report, Connecticut College is ranked #55 among National Liberal Arts Colleges. Rankings are based on widely recognized measures of academic quality, including graduation rates, faculty resources, and student outcomes.
Academics
Connecticut College offers more than 40 majors, minors, and certificate programs across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1, fostering close mentorship, personalized learning, and strong academic engagement.
Traditions
Connecticut College’s most cherished traditions include Camel Day, which welcomes admitted students to campus, Festivus, a winter celebration organized by students, and Floralia, an annual spring music festival that brings the campus community together.
Campus landmarks
Connecticut College’s most iconic landmarks include Harkness Chapel, the historic Larrabee Green, the Charles E. Shain Library, the scenic Arboretum, and the Crozier-Williams Student Center—all reflecting the campus’s blend of historic charm and natural beauty overlooking Long Island Sound.
Student body
Over 80% of Connecticut College students come from outside Connecticut, with the student body representing nearly all 50 states and more than 70 countries, highlighting the college’s strong commitment to geographic and cultural diversity.
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Become a guideYour Connecticut College questions, answered
Is Connecticut College a Little Ivy?
Yes. Connecticut College is considered one of the “Little Ivies,” a group of highly selective liberal arts colleges in the Northeast known for academic excellence and prestige comparable to Ivy League schools.
What major is Connecticut College known for?
Connecticut College is best known for majors like Psychology, Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, Ecology, Neuroscience, Biology, English, and Sociology, which are among the most popular and highly regarded programs.
What GPA do you need for Connecticut College?
Connecticut College typically expects a GPA around 3.8 or higher, placing you near the top of your class. Most admitted students earn mostly A’s, often in rigorous courses like AP or IB to demonstrate strong college-level preparation.
What is the vibe at Connecticut College?
Connecticut College has a welcoming, close-knit atmosphere with a strong focus on academics. Students value the beautiful campus, small class sizes, and supportive faculty that encourage meaningful connections and collaboration.
What is the gender ratio at Connecticut College?
As of Fall 2023, Connecticut College had about 1,995 undergraduates, with a gender distribution of roughly 39% male and 61% female, making the student body majority female.
Does Connecticut College have dorms?
Yes. Connecticut College is a residential campus, with 98% of students living on campus in 23 residence halls—called houses—all located within a five-minute walk of academic buildings.
Can freshmen have cars at Connecticut College?
No. First-year students are not allowed to have cars on campus. Violations can result in fines, towing, and disciplinary action.
How do I schedule a tour at Connecticut College?
You can register online via the Connecticut College admission site. Tours are led by student ambassadors and are available Monday through Friday, with select Summer Saturday options. An optional info session, followed by a 75-minute guided campus tour, is typically included.
Does Connecticut College offer private campus tours?
Yes, through SchoolScoops, you can book a private campus tour led by a student guide of your choice.
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