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    Diversity of thought.
    One community.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

We are a diverse, innovative community where students learn to succeed, scholars create impactful knowledge, and we all work toward meaningful change in Connecticut and around the world.

CLAS by the Numbers

55
undergraduate majors

15:1
student to faculty ratio

92%
first-year retention rate

$64M
annual research expenditures

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Departments and Units

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CLAS Departments

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Majors and Programs

Our academic programs span the sciences and the humanities.
 
Areas of Study

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Research Priorities

CLAS researchers create new knowledge that impacts Connecticut and the world.
 
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