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Connecticut Colleges Admission Statistics

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Acceptance Rate 51.69%
Yield (Enrollment Ratio) 17.3%
Applicants 236,263
Admitted 122,132
Enrolled 21,133

Applying To Connecticut Colleges

The average acceptance rate is 51.69% at Connecticut colleges and universities, a total of 236,263 students applied and 122,132 were accepted. The average undergraduate application fees is $57 and the graduate application fees is $57. The following table presents the general admission information for applying to Connecticut colleges.
General Admission Information of Connecticut Colleges
Open Admission Policy43 out of 77 schools
Undergraduate Application Fees$57
Graduate Application Fees$57
Acceptance Rate51.69%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)17.3%
Test Scores1,222 SAT / 27 ACT

Acceptance Rates and Headcounts

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 236,263 students (98,336 men and 137,884 women) applied to and 122,132 (48,571 men and 73,531 women) students were accepted to admit Connecticut Colleges. Among them, 9,281 men and 11,849 women were enrolled into Connecticut schools.
The average acceptance rate is 51.69% and admission yield (enrollment rate) is 17.30%. The table below shows the Connecticut colleges admission statistics including admission and enrolment rates.
Admission Statistics for Connecticut Colleges (2023-2024)
TotalMenWomen
Applicants236,26398,336137,884
Admitted122,13248,57173,531
Enrolled21,1339,28111,849
Acceptance Rate 51.69% 49.39% 53.33%
Yield (Enrollment Rate) 17.30% 19.11% 16.11%
[Chart]Connecticut Colleges Average Acceptance Rate and Yield

Average SAT and ACT Scores

In Connecticut, 5 colleges require SAT and ACT score and 0 colleges recommend them to their applicant. In addition, 15 colleges consider the test score in selection process, while it is not required.
6,967 students (37.00%) submitted their SAT scores and 1,327 students (8.00%) submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score is 1,320 and 25th percentile score is 1,123. For ACT scores, 75th percentile score is 30 and 25th percentile score is 24.
The following table shows the detailed SAT and ACT scores distribution of first-time enrolled students at Connecticut colleges and universities.
SAT and ACT Score Distribution at Connecticut Colleges
25th Percentile75th Percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing567663
SAT Math556657
ACT Composite2430
ACT Math2228
ACT English2430
[Chart] SAT/ACT Distribution - Connecticut Colleges
[Chart] Average SAT Scores - Connecticut Colleges
[Chart] Average ACT Scores - Connecticut Colleges

Calendar System and Accepted Credits

In Connecticut State, 42 schools use semester calendar systems and 2 schools are based on quarter system. Next table lists the number of schools with their calendar systems.
Semester42 out of 77 schools
Quarter2 out of 77 schools
Trimester0 out of 77 schools
Four-one-four plan0 out of 77 schools
Other academic year0 out of 77 schools
Differs by program14 out of 77 schools
Continuous11 out of 77 schools
Un-Known/Other8 out of 77 schools
Next table describes credits that Connecticut colleges and universities are accepting for their students
Dual Credits36 out of 77 schools
Credits for Life Experiences26 out of 77 schools
Advanced placement (AP) Credits39 out of 77 schools
Credit for Military Training37 out of 77 schools

Application Requirements

18 Connecticut schools require High School GPA and 24 schools require High School Record (or Transcript). The test scores such as SAT and ACT are required by 5 Connecticut colleges. Next table summarizes the application requirements for applying to Connecticut colleges.
Admission Checklist for Connecticut Colleges
RequiredRecommended
High School GPA180
High School Rank20
High School Record (or Transcript)240
Completion of College Preparatory Program120
Recommendations120
Formal Demonstration of Competencies30
Admission Test Scores50
TOEFL220
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)00
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