Connecticut College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $62,900 within 10 years; strong 82% graduation rate.
About This School
Connecticut College is a private nonprofit institution located in New London, Connecticut with approximately 1,937 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 37% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $36,175 per year. The graduation rate is 82%, and the typical graduate earns $62,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Connecticut College (Conn) is a private liberal arts college in New London, Connecticut. Originally chartered as Thames College but soon changed to Connecticut College for Women, it was founded in 1911 as the state's only women's college, a response to Wesleyan University having closed its doors to female students in 1909. The college became coeducational in 1969, adopting its current name.
This is a solid option for students drawn to small liberal arts environments — with just under 2,000 undergrads, you'll get real access to faculty and a close-knit campus feel. The numbers are generally encouraging: an 84% graduation rate, relatively low median debt of $20,000, and median earnings of $62,900 a decade out suggest most students finish and land on their feet financially. The $34,000 average net price is still a meaningful commitment, so it's worth comparing aid offers carefully, especially against peer schools where the liberal arts degree may carry similar weight at a lower cost.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,937 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Central Connecticut State University
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Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit
Yale University
New Haven, CT · Private nonprofit
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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