Organizer Information
Connecticut College is a private, nonprofit, coeducational liberal arts college in New London, Connecticut. Founded in 1911, the College offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate education through more than 40 majors, with particular opportunities to combine disciplines through its Connections curriculum, academic centers, pathways, internships, research and study-away programs. Relevant arts and creative disciplines include Art, Film Studies, Architectural Studies, Art History, Dance, Music, Music, Sound, and Technology, and Theater.
Key Information
- Official Institution Name: Connecticut College
- Opportunity Type: University Programs & Admissions
- Study Levels: Undergraduate
- Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Academic Fields: Art, Film, Photography, Design, Architecture, Art History, Dance, Music, Theater, Media & Arts Technology
- Relevant Programs: Art; Film Studies; Architectural Studies; Art History; Dance; Theater; Music Studies; Music, Sound, and Technology
- Language of Instruction: English
- International Applicants: Yes
- Application Period: Fall admission; January admission is available for eligible applicants
- Application Deadline: 1 November or 15 January, depending on admission round
- Start of Studies: Fall or January, subject to applicant eligibility
- Application Fee: $0
- Tuition: $72,281 for 2026–2027
- Funding: Need-based financial aid is available to eligible international students.
Field of Study & Eligible Disciplines
- Connecticut College's relevant creative and arts offerings include Art, Film Studies, Architectural Studies, Art History, Dance, Theater, Music Studies, and Music, Sound, and Technology. The Art major includes disciplines such as ceramics, graphic design, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Film Studies combines film theory, criticism and history with filmmaking and production, including screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, sound and festival distribution.
- The College's interdisciplinary structure allows students to combine their major with other fields and pathways. Art students, for example, may integrate their studies with areas such as anthropology, architectural studies, art history, psychology and other disciplines.
General Eligibility
Connecticut College accepts first-year and transfer applicants, including international applicants. Admission is selective and considers academic preparation alongside personal and non-academic accomplishments. International first-year applicants must provide secondary-school records; transfer applicants must provide college records and the required transfer documentation.
Educational Background
- First-year applicants must submit an official secondary-school transcript or equivalent school record. Transfer applicants must submit official transcripts for college-level study and an official final high-school transcript or equivalent proof of graduation. Applicants who already hold a bachelor's degree may not apply for a second bachelor's degree at Connecticut College.
- International applicants who are not U.S. citizens must also submit a Verification of Financial Support.
Language Requirements
Applicants educated outside the United States may be required to demonstrate English proficiency through TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test or PTE. Connecticut College does not state a minimum required score on its current admissions materials; it reports that successful applicants generally score around 100 TOEFL, 7.0 IELTS or 130 DET. Eligible applicants may request an English-proficiency waiver.
Application Fee
| Applicant Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| First-year applicants | $0 |
| Transfer applicants | $0 |
Connecticut College has waived its admission application fee.
Tuition
| Study Level | Tuition | Other Mandatory Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time undergraduate, 2026–2027 | $72,281 | Student Activity Fee: $449; Room & Board: $20,070 |
| Comprehensive fee | $92,800 | Includes tuition, fees, housing and food |
All students must maintain health insurance. The 2026–2027 College-sponsored health insurance charge is $3,252; students with comparable coverage may waive the College plan. Certain courses, including some Art Studio courses, may carry additional course-related charges.
Funding & Financial Support
- Connecticut College states that it meets the full demonstrated financial need of admitted students regardless of citizenship, provided they apply for financial aid during the admission process and meet the applicable requirements. International students seeking need-based aid must complete the CSS Profile and supporting financial documentation. Aid is typically provided as a grant, with the amount determined by demonstrated need.
- International applicants should not assume that aid will be available if they do not request it during admission.
University Services & Academic Support
- Students have access to the Academic Resource Center, Roth Writing Center, faculty and academic advising, the Hale Center for Career Development, study-away opportunities, academic centers and interdisciplinary programs. The Hale Center provides career advising, internship support, résumé and application assistance, while the Academic Resource Center provides tutoring and academic-skills support.
- Arts students also have access to specialized facilities. The Art Department operates studios, darkrooms, computer laboratories and galleries, while Film Studies provides production equipment and a 24-hour editing lab with Adobe Creative Cloud and audio-production software for upper-level production students.
Application Requirements
First-year international applicants must submit:
- Common Application, including the Connecticut College supplemental application
- Official secondary-school transcript
- School Report
- College counselor recommendation
- One academic teacher recommendation; two are recommended
- English-proficiency test where required
- Verification of Financial Support for non-U.S. citizens
Optional materials include:
- SAT or ACT scores
- Admission interview
- Arts portfolio
- One non-academic recommendation
Arts portfolios are optional and are specifically available for applicants intending to make a significant commitment to areas including studio art, creative writing, dance, music and theater.
Transfer applicants have separate requirements, including a College Report, college transcripts, final high-school transcript, faculty recommendation and, when applicable, a mid-term grade report.
How to Apply?
- Application Portal
Deadline & Timeline
- Early Action Deadline: 1 November 2026
- Early Decision I Deadline: 1 November 2026
- Early Decision II Deadline: 15 January 2027
- Regular Decision Deadline: 15 January 2027
- Financial Aid Deadline — Early Action: 1 November 2026
- Financial Aid Deadline — Early Decision I: 1 November 2026
- Financial Aid Deadline — Early Decision II: 14 January 2027
- Financial Aid Deadline — Regular Decision: 15 January 2027
- Early Action Notification: mid-December 2026
- Early Decision I Notification: mid-December 2026
- Early Decision II Notification: mid-February 2027
- Regular Decision Notification: late March 2027
- Enrollment Deadline: 1 May 2027
Location
Connecticut College — New London, Connecticut, United States
Additional Details
Connecticut College is primarily an undergraduate institution; the current academic offering relevant to this page is the Bachelor of Arts degree rather than a portfolio of MFA/MA film or fine-art degrees. Its Film Studies major is particularly relevant to students seeking a combination of filmmaking practice and critical film studies.
International students who are not U.S. citizens are generally not admitted as first-year students for the spring semester. Connecticut College also requires international applicants to demonstrate sufficient financial resources through its Verification of Financial Support process, even when they are applying for financial aid.