Storrs,
CT
About UConn
University of Connecticut is a public, state college in the rural area of Storrs, Connecticut. UConn was founded in 1881. The college enrolls around 26,876 students a year, including 18,567 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Connecticut
It is moderately difficult to get into UConn. Around 56% of applicants get into UConn each year. Out of 36,753 applications received in 2022, 20,433 students were offered admission.
| University of Connecticut Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 56% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 42.9% |
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College Info
UConn Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UConn is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UConn is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of Connecticut is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
UConn ACT Scores
ACT Range
27 - 32
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
32 and Above
27 to 32
27 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to UConn is 29. Students with an ACT score of 32 and above have a good chance of getting into UConn. Students with an ACT score that falls between 27 and 32 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 27 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
UConn SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
590 - 710
Reading SAT Range
580 - 680
UConn Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$32,732
In State$55,400
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at UConn is like? There are approximately 27,215 students enrolled at UConn, including 18,917 undergraduate students and 8,298 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 80% percent are from CT and 20% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time80%
In State20%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
27,215
Campus Setting
Rural
Acceptance Rate
56%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$18,524
Out-of-State
$41,192
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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