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Engaged faculty.
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
$67M
annual research expenditures
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Departments and Units
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CLAS Departments

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

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