About Connecticut College About Connecticut College Founded in 1911, Connecticut College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college known for academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning and innovation in education. The college offers more than 1000 courses in 27 academic departments and interdisciplinary programs, and 65 traditional majors, plus opportunities for self-designed courses of study. Approximately 50 percent of the student body studies abroad at some point during their four years. Under the colleges current strategic plan, approved by Trustees in December 1999, every student beginning with the class of 2004 is guaranteed the opportunity for a funded summer internship. The Connecticut College community operates under an Honor Code and a system of shared governance that fosters strong leadership skills, high ethical standards and respect for diversity.
Students sit on college committees and play an active role in making critical decisions.
Admission Admission is most selective. ACT composite is 28. A record low acceptance rate of 32 percent of applicants places the college among the 15 most selective national liberal arts colleges. Admitted Student Profile For the Class of 2004, students come from 46 states, D.C., Puerto Rico and 34 countries, including Haiti, Norway, Tanzania, Nepal, Bulgaria and Vietnam. All classes are taught by professors.