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Academic Information

Acceptance Rate: 38.3%
Average High School GPA: 3.81
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1340-1470
ACT Range: 31-33
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
Demographics & Costs

Undergraduate Population: 1,990
Public or Private: Private liberal arts college
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate/liberal-leaning liberal arts
Cost of Tuition: $64,812
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
Location & Setting

City, State: New London, Connecticut
Setting: Suburban on a 750-acre campus
U.S. Region: Northeast
Climate: Four distinct seasons—cold, snowy winters and warm summers
Nearest Airport: T. F. Green Airport (PVD) or Bradley Intl (BDL), ~45–60 minutes by car
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Instagram: @connecticutcollege
Swim and Dive Instagram: conncollegeswim
Twitter: @ConnCollege
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YouTube: Connecticut College
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University Athletics

NCAA Division III
New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)
Nickname: Camels
Mascot: A Dromedary Camel
Athletic Website
Swimming & Diving Team

Aquatic Complex: Lott Natatorium
2024-25 Men’s Team Roster
2024-25 Women’s Team Roster
Men's Head Coach: Marc Benvenuti
Women’s Head Coach: TBA
Men’s Coaching Staff
Women’s Coaching Staff
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Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #16
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #3 in New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #4
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #9 in New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)
2024–25 Men’s Best Times
2024–25 Women’s Best Times
U.S. News College Rankings

#55 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (tie)
#82 in Best Value Schools
Computer Science
#161 in Economics (tie)
#35 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
#38 in Most Innovative Schools (tie)
#88 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)
Forbes Top Colleges

#161 Top Colleges 2025
#90 In Private Colleges
#36 In Liberal Arts Universities
#67 In The Northeast
#251 America's Best Value Colleges 2019
Niche Grades

Overall Grade: B+
Academics: A
Diversity: A-
Athletics: B
Professors: A
Dorms: C+
Student Life: B
Value: B-
Campus: C+
Party Scene: B
Location: B-
Campus Food: C+
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #176 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #496 of 1,332