
Connecticut College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 stands at 38.28% with 9,397 applicants and 3,597 accepted. This marks a decrease from 40.4% in 2022, where 8,744 applied and 3,533 were admitted. The rate has generally trended downward since 2021, which had a 41% acceptance rate with 7,682 applicants, although it did fluctuate slightly, as seen in 2020's rate of 37.41% with 6,882 applicants. Historically, acceptance rates ranged from a low of 35.13% in 2016 to a high of 41% in 2021, indicating a competitive admission climate in recent years.