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Hardest colleges to get into in Connecticut

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Top 10 colleges in Connecticut with the lowest acceptance rates

What are the hardest colleges to get into in Connecticut? We've got you covered. We've compiled a national college database and have created a list of the hardest universities to get into in Connecticut below. These are the hardest 4 year colleges to get into in Connecticut, and sometimes some of the hardest colleges to get into in the US. You could even say these are the best colleges in Connecticut. We also include each college's median SAT and ACT scores so that you can see where you're most competitive. Read on to find out more.

Acceptance rates and test scores are for students who applied to start college in fall 2024, from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard unless an entry names the school's own figures. SAT section scores and ACT scores are medians for enrolled first-year students who submitted them, and an SAT total is the two section medians added together. Published , updated .

Yale University acceptance rate

Yale University accepted 3.9% of applicants for fall 2024.
Yale University
At Yale University, the median SAT section scores add up to 1540.
  • SAT math: 780
  • SAT reading/writing: 760
The median ACT composite score at Yale University is 34.
Yale University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.

Wesleyan University acceptance rate

Wesleyan University accepted 16.5% of applicants for fall 2024.
Wesleyan University
At Wesleyan University, the median SAT section scores add up to 1490.
  • SAT math: 750
  • SAT reading/writing: 740
The median ACT composite score at Wesleyan University is 34.
Wesleyan University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.

Trinity College acceptance rate

Trinity College accepted 29.3% of applicants for fall 2024.
Trinity College
At Trinity College, the median SAT section scores add up to 1405.
  • SAT math: 690
  • SAT reading/writing: 715
The median ACT composite score at Trinity College is 32.
Trinity College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.

Fairfield University acceptance rate

Fairfield University accepted 33.3% of applicants for fall 2024.
Fairfield University
At Fairfield University, the median SAT section scores add up to 1320.
  • SAT math: 660
  • SAT reading/writing: 660
The median ACT composite score at Fairfield University is 30.
Fairfield University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.

Connecticut College acceptance rate

Connecticut College accepted 37% of applicants for fall 2024.
Connecticut College
At Connecticut College, the median SAT section scores add up to 1430.
  • SAT math: 710
  • SAT reading/writing: 720
The median ACT composite score at Connecticut College is 32.
Connecticut College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.

University of Connecticut acceptance rate

University of Connecticut accepted 52.4% of applicants for fall 2024.
University of Connecticut
At University of Connecticut, the median SAT section scores add up to 1340.
  • SAT math: 670
  • SAT reading/writing: 670
The median ACT composite score at University of Connecticut is 31.
University of Connecticut requires SAT or ACT scores.

Albertus Magnus College acceptance rate

Albertus Magnus College accepted 59.3% of applicants for fall 2024.
Albertus Magnus College
No SAT scores for Albertus Magnus College are available for fall 2024.
Albertus Magnus College neither requires nor recommends SAT or ACT scores.

Sacred Heart University acceptance rate

Sacred Heart University accepted 65.4% of applicants for fall 2024.
Sacred Heart University
No SAT scores for Sacred Heart University are available for fall 2024.
Sacred Heart University neither requires nor recommends SAT or ACT scores.

Quinnipiac University acceptance rate

Quinnipiac University accepted 72.2% of applicants for fall 2024.
Quinnipiac University
At Quinnipiac University, the median SAT section scores add up to 1230.
  • SAT math: 610
  • SAT reading/writing: 620
The median ACT composite score at Quinnipiac University is 28.
Quinnipiac University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.

University of Saint Joseph Connecticut acceptance rate

University of Saint Joseph Connecticut accepted 78.6% of applicants for fall 2024.
University of Saint Joseph Connecticut
At University of Saint Joseph Connecticut, the median SAT section scores add up to 950.
  • SAT math: 470
  • SAT reading/writing: 480
University of Saint Joseph Connecticut considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.

Conclusion

Getting into any college is an accomplishment, but these schools are arguably the hardest to get into in Connecticut. Knowledge is power, and we hope this list gives you the key data you need to make a decision on where you should apply. You will want to be above the median SAT or ACT score, and have a strong GPA with good extracurriculars. Good luck!
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