A new way to tour Conn
A typical Conn tour can feel impersonal, leaving you with more questions than answers. You’re just a face in the crowd following a scripted tour led by a guide the school assigns you.
SchoolScoops offers private Connecticut College tours tailored to your interests. Choose your own Conn student tour guide and enjoy a personalized campus visit where you'll get candid answers to your questions.
SchoolScoops is the more personal way to tour Connecticut College
Private and personalized Conn tours
On a traditional Connecticut College campus tour you’re just a number in a big group. With SchoolScoops, you can book a private Connecticut College tour led by a real Conn student, giving you a personalized campus visit and the chance to ask all the questions that are important to you.
Choose your own tour guide
Unlike a traditional Connecticut College campus tour, SchoolScoops lets you choose your own tour guide. Whether you want to meet an engineering major, a student-athlete or a fellow transfer student, you'll get authentic insights and advice from someone who truly gets you.
No scripts, just scoops
Traditional Connecticut College campus tours are essentially a sales pitch—the tour 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 honest, unfiltered advice about the Conn experience.
Find out if Conn is the school for you
Choosing where to go to college is a major decision and a huge investment. A private Conn tour helps you decide if Connecticut College is the right fit for your academic goals, career ambitions and college experience.
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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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