Connecticut College
Connecticut College's campus sits on a hill overlooking the Thames River in New London. As a small, residential liberal arts college, Conn fosters a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on undergraduate education and interdisciplinary study. Participation in the New England Small College Athletic Conference offers students a competitive outlet as part of NCAA Division III athletics. A high percentage of students take advantage of opportunities to study abroad.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Connecticut College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 14% of students receive Pell Grants; 36% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $27,182, roughly 58% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $13,666 | $54,664 |
| $30K – $48K | $20,097 | $80,388 |
| $48K – $75K | $26,760 | $107,040 |
| $75K – $110K | $30,787 | $123,148 |
| $110K+ | $44,604 | $178,416 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $64,812 | $259,248 |
Programs at Connecticut College
12 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Compare across schools → |
68
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$62,732/yr | Very High | 3.2x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
63
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$86,403/yr | Very High | 2.3x |
| Political Science Compare across schools → |
57
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$46,588/yr | Very High | 3.0x |
| Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools → |
44
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$41,609/yr | High | 0.6x |
| International Relations Compare across schools → |
39
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$45,543/yr | High | 0.8x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
37
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$40,141/yr | High | 1.6x |
| Biology Compare across schools → |
32
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$41,067/yr | High | 1.2x |
| History Compare across schools → |
31
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$34,657/yr | High | 1.0x |
| Fine Arts Compare across schools → |
29
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$36,564/yr | Moderate | 0.8x |
| Area Studies Compare across schools → |
28
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$43,358/yr | Very High | 1.4x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
19
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$22,636/yr | High | 1.3x |
| English Compare across schools → |
17
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$25,936/yr | Very High | 1.2x |