Campus & Student Life at Connecticut College

Home to about 1,737 undergraduates in 2020, Conn College is a small, private college located in New London, Connecticut. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Conn College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Conn College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Conn College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Conn College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at Conn College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Conn College Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Connecticut College

Conn College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Connecticut College

Conn College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,737 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,689 (97.2%). Part-time attendance was 48 (2.8%).

Connecticut College is Ranked #548 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Conn College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Conn College #548 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Conn College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Conn College Diversity Guide.

Connecticut College Competes in the NCAA

Conn College has a total of 681 student athletes, 323 men and 358 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Connecticut College Athletics