Every dollar raised through the Connecticut College Fund directly benefits current students, supporting virtually every aspect of the Connecticut College experience.
These are Connecticut College Fund dollars at work:
Financial Aid
- In 2019-20, we awarded more than $49 million in need based financial aid
- 59 percent of enrolled students receive need based financial aid
- The average financial aid award is $46,407
Internships/Career Development
- 335 members of the class of 2020 participated in the funded internship program (that's 76% of the class!)
- The College has funded internships in 23 states and 24 countries
- Over the course of 18 years, the College has awarded approximately 4,000 internships
See what our students have been up to!
Academic Programs
- Lab equipment for science departments
- Faculty seminars
- Award-winning curriculum
- Student-faculty research
- Recruit and retain world-class faculty
Student Life
- Supports more than 80 student-led clubs and organizations
- Guest speakers and lectures on campus
- Renovations to facilities
- Class trips
- Student teaching
Unrestricted
- Unrestricted gifts allow us to be flexible in addressing the College’s most pressing needs on an annual basis
1911 Society Gala
In recognition of the visionary leadership and philanthropy of 1911 Society members, the College annually hosts a special recognition gala.