Connecticut College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Connecticut College: international tuition 67,242 USD per year, one-year total cost 84,623 USD, acceptance rate 37%. Need-based aid is open to international students.
Connecticut College meets demonstrated need for all admitted students regardless of citizenship, but aid must be requested at application with the CSS Profile. The pages do not say whether international students are eligible for merit scholarships.
Getting in. The school admits 39.2% of applicants (2,875 of 7,338). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 690–760, Math 660–740, ACT 30–33. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 84,623 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 111 international students got financial aid, 69,638 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Connecticut College?
International tuition is 67,242 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 84,623 USD.
Does Connecticut College offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is open to international students. Connecticut College meets demonstrated need for all admitted students regardless of citizenship, but aid must be requested at application with the CSS Profile. The pages do not say whether international students are eligible for merit scholarships.
What is the acceptance rate at Connecticut College?
The acceptance rate is 37%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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- Connecticut College2026Campus tour
- Connecticut College2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearMerit scholarships are chosen by the Admission Committee during admission review with no separate application, but the page does not say this applies to international students, so it stays Unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission decisions for international students ignore ability to pay; they only say the college meets the full need of students once admitted.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesNon-U.S. citizens applying for aid must complete the CSS/Financial Aid Profile, and all international students must also submit the Verification of Financial Support.
Scholarships at this school
Connecticut College Merit ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists merit scholarships but does not confirm eligibility for international students, including applicants from Vietnam.
- Connecticut College Merit Scholarships (Founders, Trustee, Deans, 1911, Shain, Thames, Horizon)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Connecticut College need-based Financial Aid GrantsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Early Action/ED1: Nov 16, 2026; ED2/Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Financial aid dates (first year)
- 15/01Priority filing date
- 15/01Priority filing date
- 01/05Reply by
Forms international students file for aid
- CSS Profile
U.S. student figures2025–26Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- Teacher recommendationiOne academic teacher recommendation is required; two are recommended, ideally from junior or senior year.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- Supplementary applicationRequired
- InterviewOptional
- PortfolioOptional
- SATACTOptional
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
Compared with 42 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 28 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Common Application deadline — Early Decision I (ED)Applicationin17days
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Application+17 days
- Financial aid documentation deadline for Early Decision I (ED)Financial aid+17 days
- Financial aid documentation deadline for Early Action (EA)Financial aid+17 days
- Deadline for missing materials — Early Decision I and Early Action (ED)Documents+31 days
- Financial aid documentation deadline — Early Decision II (ED2)Financial aid+91 days
- Common Application deadline — Early Decision II (ED2)Application+92 days
- Common Application deadline — Regular Decision (RD)Application+92 days
- Financial aid documentation deadline for Regular Decision (RD)Financial aid+92 days
- Deadline for missing materials — Early Decision II (ED2)Documents+102 days
- Deadline for missing materials — Regular Decision (RD)Documents+102 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- Character / personal qualitiesVery important
- Application essayImportant
- RecommendationsImportant
- InterviewImportant
- Extracurricular activitiesImportant
- Talent / abilityImportant
- Volunteer workImportant
- Work experienceImportant
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- State residencyConsidered
- Religious affiliationConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data