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University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut is a large, public institution located in Storrs, ct. Founded in 1881, University of Connecticut offers undergraduate degrees in 309 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 18,768 undergraduates
cost $19,434 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Connecticut? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 54.5%
SAT score average 1340
ACT score average 29
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $80
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Connecticut is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Economics
Psychology, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Communication and Media Studies
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $19,434
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,622
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $3,032
Cost of attendance* $37,038
Average financial aid package $19,069
Estimated cost $17,969 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $42,102
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,622
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $3,032
Cost of attendance* $59,706
Average financial aid package $19,069
Estimated cost $40,637 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Connecticut has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,768, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

27,364

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
36%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
35%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Connecticut, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 352 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT 06269
phone 860-486-2000
address uconn.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Connecticut to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Connecticut?

University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, ct.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Connecticut? 

The acceptance rate for University of Connecticut is 55%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Connecticut?

The average high school GPA for University of Connecticut students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Connecticut?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Connecticut including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $148,152.

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