Connecticut College
Connecticut College (Conn) is a private liberal arts college in New London, Connecticut. Originally chartered as Thames College, it was founded in 1911 as the state's only women's college, a response to Wesleyan University having closed its doors to female students in 1909. The college became coeducational in 1969, adopting its current name.
Former names | Thames College (1911) Connecticut College for Women (1911–1969) |
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| Motto | Tanquam lignum quod plantatum est secus decursus aquarum |
Motto in English | "Like a tree planted by rivers of water that bringeth forth its fruit in its season." |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | April 1911 |
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| Endowment | $435 million (2022) |
| President | Leslie Wong (interim) |
Academic staff | 246 |
| Undergraduates | 1,737 |
| Location | New London , , United States 41°22′42.36″N 72°06′16.81″W |
| Campus | Suburban, 750 acres (303 ha) |
| Colors | Connecticut College blue and white |
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| Mascot | Camel - Humphrey the Camel |
| Website | www |
Conn is a four-year residential undergraduate institution with approximately 1,700 students. Students choose courses from 41 programs, including interdisciplinary pathways and centers, with a majority choosing to study abroad. The college is situated on a hill located adjacent to the Thames River. In 1982, Conn was inducted as a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), where its athletes compete as part of NCAA Division III.