Connecticut College

Connecticut College is a private, nonprofit liberal arts college on a single campus in New London, Connecticut. Founded in 1911, it awards the Bachelor of Arts and builds its undergraduate experience around Connections, a four-year curriculum that asks students to connect their major with coursework, research, internships and study away. The college reports a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 19. That setting may suit students seeking regular contact with instructors and room to combine fields; applicants who want a wide range of large lecture courses or a large urban campus should compare the day-to-day environment before deciding.

Programs and the Connections curriculum

Students can choose from more than 40 majors, including biology, computer science, economics, English, environmental studies, government, international relations, neuroscience, psychology, statistics and data science, and theater. Interdisciplinary options include student-designed majors, while academic centers and certificates let students explore themes that cross department lines. Connections is not simply a list of general education boxes: the college describes it as a four-year framework integrating classes, a major, study abroad and internships. The academic programs directory lists current majors, minors, centers and certificates; check it alongside the course catalog to see which courses are offered in the term you plan to attend.

Experiential learning is part of the pitch, with research opportunities and funded internships. Connecticut College says qualifying students receive $3,000 in internship funding, and students may pursue study-away programs. Ask the relevant department how placements are selected, what expenses the funding covers, and whether a particular internship or study-away plan fits your degree schedule.

Cost, grants and merit scholarships

For 2026–27, the college lists a $92,800 comprehensive fee for full-time undergraduates, covering tuition and fees, housing and food, special programs, some course-related travel and study away. Its estimated student budget adds $1,000 for books and supplies, $600 for miscellaneous costs and $400 for transportation, bringing the published total to $94,800. Health insurance is required; students with qualifying family coverage may be able to waive the college plan. Review the current cost of attendance and ask Financial Aid Services how insurance, travel, personal expenses and any aid affect your own bill.

Connecticut College says it meets the full demonstrated financial need of all admitted students and that nearly 90 percent of its aid is provided through grants that do not have to be repaid. It also offers competitive merit scholarships currently ranging from $15,000 to $38,000. The admission committee selects recipients during the admissions process; the college says no separate scholarship application or financial-aid application is required for merit consideration. Because the award is competitive and the amount depends on the offer, file the required aid forms by the applicable deadlines and compare the written net-price package, renewal conditions and any loan or work-study component. The scholarships and grants page explains the available aid.

Student experience and practical details

Student reviews commonly describe close relationships with professors, small classes and a collaborative liberal arts community as strengths. Other student comments raise concerns about food and dorm life, and some reviewers say campus social life may not fit everyone. Those accounts are personal experiences rather than guarantees. During a visit, ask current students about residence halls, dining, weekend activities and how easy it is to reach New London, then sit in on a class or speak with someone in your intended major if possible.

The main campus is at 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320-4196. The Office of Admission is in Horizon House and lists its hours as Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; call 860-439-2200 to confirm access, arrange a tour or ask about applying. Connecticut College is institutionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). It operates its undergraduate college at this New London campus.

For application questions or to arrange an in-person or virtual visit, start with the college’s admissions contact and visit page. Before committing, compare your aid offer with the full attendance budget and confirm that your preferred major, internship plans and housing expectations align with what the college currently provides.