University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT · Town (fringe)
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 52.4%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 46,645
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 25,164
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 4,189
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 17%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 59%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 48%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 610–710
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 600–730
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 28–33
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 37% / 4%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- required
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $39,426
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $21,044
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $43,712
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,500
- Students with federal loans
- 42%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 83%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 92%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $53,816
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $73,997
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 19,835
- Graduate students
- 8,250
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 17 : 1
- Women
- 55%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 25%
- Full-time faculty
- 70%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Dr. Radenka Maric
- Main phone
- (860) 486-2000
- Address
- 352 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT 06269
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | mid-December |
| Priority deadline | December 1 | early March |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | early March |
- Apply with
- Common App, Coalition/Scoir
- Application fee
- $80 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- Personal statement (250–650 words)
- Recommendations
- 2 letters optional but preferred
- Interview
- not offered
Testing: Test-optional for the foreseeable future; Dec 1 priority deadline for merit and Honors
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: All applicants automatically considered for merit scholarships
- Fee waived for Connecticut applicants who apply Oct 15–Nov 2, 2026
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 46.6% (672 of 1,442)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 4,365 / 1,158 / 85
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: admissions.uconn.edu, admissions.uconn.edu, admissions.uconn.edu, admissions.uconn.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.