UConn: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes
Officially University of Connecticut · Storrs, Connecticut · Public · Moderately selective · CDS 2025-2026
Admission at a glance
Common Data Set 2025-2026
- Test-optional
- Early Decision
- 59,553
- Applicants
- 32,369
- Admitted54%
- 4,663
- Enrolled
- 14%
- Yield rate
Selectivity
Moderately selective54% admittedRanked #73 (tie) in National Universities; Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs #67 (tie), Business Programs #58 (tie), Computer Science #65 (tie), Nursing #36 (tie)U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2027
Admission figures come from the 2025-2026 Common Data Set published by University of Connecticut (see the source), read on 2026-09-20. The admission-factor grid was re-read from that file to confirm each weighting.
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UConn is a public university in Storrs, Connecticut that admits about 54% of applicants, making it a moderately selective school. The average family pays about $25,097 a year after financial aid, which matters more than the published sticker price. It is best known for Psychology, General, Economics and Finance and Financial Management Services, its largest undergraduate programs by number of graduates. About 84% of students graduate within six years. Its most recent Clery Act report shows roughly 2.1 criminal offenses per 1,000 students.
UConn is a public institution located in Storrs, Connecticut with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, UConn admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 54%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1350 and an ACT composite around 30. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,097 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.
What GPA does my child need for UConn?
UConn admits students with a wide GPA range, but most successful applicants present an unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher with a college-prep curriculum.
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SAT and ACT scores UConn typically admits
The middle-50 SAT Math range is 600–730, with an EBRW midpoint near 655. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 28–33. A score at or above this school's 75th percentile materially improves your child's odds, particularly when paired with a rigorous course load.
| 25th percentile | 1260 |
| 50th percentile | 1350 |
| 75th percentile | 1420 |
| % submitting SAT | 35% |
| 25th percentile | 29 |
| 50th percentile | 31 |
| 75th percentile | 32 |
| % submitting ACT | 4% |
- • Test-optional: Standardized test scores are not required, but may be submitted and considered.
- • Checked for Fall 2027 applicants on UConn's admissions site. Policies change; confirm before you apply.
Where admitted students ranked in their high school class
Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.
| Top 10% of class | 45% |
| Top 25% of class | 81% |
| Top 50% of class | 97% |
| % submitting class rank | 29% |
How much does UConn actually cost?
Published tuition is $21,044 for in-state students and $43,712 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $14,380 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $25,097 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 25% of students receive Pell Grants.
| In-state tuition | $17,010 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $39,678 |
| Room and board | $15,184 |
| Average net price (after aid) | $25,097 |
| Share of financial need metaverage, for students with need | 63% |
| Average need-based grant | $21,494 |
| Average merit award, no financial need1,251 first-year students received one | $11,221 |
| Graduates who borrowed | 53% |
| Average debt at graduationamong those who borrowed | $30,427 |
| Financial aid forms | FAFSA only (no CSS Profile)College Board 2026-27 list |
| Application fee | $80 (waivers available) |
Application deadlines and early decision data for UConn
| Regular deadline | 7/31 |
| Notification date | 3/1 |
| Reply deadline | 5/1 |
| Rolling admissions | Yes |
| Offers Early Decision | Yes |
| ED deadline | November 1 |
| ED acceptance rate | 47% |
Will my child graduate from UConn?
These predict outcomes at UConn better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates
Most popular majors at UConn
The most popular undergraduate programs at UConn, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Psychology, General, Economics and Finance and Financial Management Services. Across all programs, UConn confers roughly 2,096 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Psychology, General program report a median income of about $61,059 five years after entering college. What these figures mean
| Major | Graduates / year | Median earnings (5 yrs out) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 396 | $61,059 |
| Economics | 384 | $80,530 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 253 | $104,878 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 234 | $93,828 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 231 | $68,876 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 224 | $83,413 |
| Political Science and Government | 188 | $74,491 |
| Biology, General | 186 | $71,208 |
Is UConn safe? Campus crime & safety
In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), UConn disclosed 42 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 2.1 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 2 violent offenses and 10 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts
What is campus life like at UConn?
About 64% of undergraduates at UConn live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. In Greek life, 15% of men join a fraternity and 19% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.
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Common questions parents ask about UConn
What GPA do I need for UConn?
UConn admits students with a wide GPA range, but most successful applicants present an unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher with a college-prep curriculum.
What SAT or ACT score does UConn typically admit?
The middle-50 SAT Math range is 600–730, with an EBRW midpoint near 655. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 28–33.
How much does UConn actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at UConn after grants and scholarships is $25,097 per year, against a published in-state tuition of $21,044 and $43,712 out of state. Budget against the net figure.
Is UConn realistic for my child?
UConn admits 54% of applicants, so 600–730 SAT Math is target range and below 600 is a reach. Then check the $25,097 average net price against what your family can carry.
What is the acceptance rate at UConn?
UConn accepts about 54% of applicants out of roughly 59,553 who apply each year. That makes it a moderately selective school.
Is UConn test-optional?
Yes. UConn is test-optional for Fall 2027 applicants, so SAT and ACT scores are not required, but strong scores can still be submitted and will be considered.
What is the graduation rate at UConn?
About 84% of students at UConn graduate within six years, and 73% finish in four years. 92% of freshmen return for sophomore year. Graduation rate predicts real outcomes better than acceptance rate.
Does applying Early Decision improve my chances at UConn?
UConn's Early Decision acceptance rate is about 47%, compared with its overall rate of 54%. The ED rate is not materially higher here, so weigh the binding commitment carefully.
Is UConn a public or private school, and where is it located?
UConn is a public institution located in Storrs, Connecticut.
What are the most popular majors at UConn?
The largest undergraduate majors at UConn by annual graduates are Psychology, General, Economics and Finance and Financial Management Services. The school awards about 2,096 bachelor's degrees a year in total. These figures come from federal IPEDS completion data.
Is UConn safe? What is its campus crime rate?
UConn reported 42 total criminal offenses in its most recent Clery Act disclosure (2024), roughly 2.1 per 1,000 students. Compare the per-1,000 rate rather than the raw total, since larger schools report more incidents.
What is campus life like at UConn?
At UConn, 64% of undergraduates live on campus, 15% of men are in fraternities, 19% of women are in sororities, according to its most recent Common Data Set.
Sources: the 2025-2026 Common Data Set submitted by University of Connecticut, the College Scorecard and IPEDS, and Clery Act disclosures. What each source covers