Connecticut College

Connecticut College is a coeducational, private liberal arts college located in New London, Connecticut. Founded in 1911, it was a women's school until 1969. It is located just up Route 32 from the United States Coast Guard Academy. Across the Thames River which the college's crew and sailing teams practice on, is the city of Groton.

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Liberal arts college - New London, Connecticut - 1911 - 1969 - United States Coast Guard Academy - Thames River - Groton

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In the annual "America's Best Colleges 2005" by U.S. News and World Report, Connecticut College was ranked #35 among the country's 226 liberal arts colleges.

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In 2004, Connecticut College published its strategic plan, which included the college's mission statement: Connecticut College educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens in a global society.

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