University of Connecticut
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About University of Connecticut
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
The University of Connecticut is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Storrs, Connecticut. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,388, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The university offers 119 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 84%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $16,332, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $39,000.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresRequired to be considered for admission
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile29-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1210-1420
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
28k
Students enrolled
32%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
50%
Unknown
1%
Black
7%
Hispanic
14%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
12%
Asian
11%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
40
Total Online Enrollment
8,787
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.32% online, 68% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
90% On-campus
10% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate Certificate37% online
Master's6% online
Doctorate1% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Graduate | $18,834 | $40,746 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $990 |
| On-campus room and board | $13,996 |
| On-campus other expenses | $4,330 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,764 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,330 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,988 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $35,648 | $58,316 |
| Off-campus without family | $36,416 | $59,084 |
| Off-campus with family | $21,310 | $43,978 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
25%
State Grant Aid
5%
Institution Grant Aid
75%
Pell Grant
25%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debtafter graduation
$50k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields. | |||
| 2 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 3 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 4 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 5 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 7 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 8 | Education. | |||
| 9 | Engineering. | |||
| 10 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 11 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 12 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 13 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 14 | History. | |||
| 15 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 16 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 17 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 18 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 19 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 20 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 21 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 22 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 23 | Psychology. | |||
| 24 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 25 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 26 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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