University of Connecticut: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

University of Connecticut is a public institution located in Storrs, Connecticut with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of Connecticut admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 52%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1340 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 University of Connecticut?

University of Connecticut 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 does University of Connecticut weight in admissions?

University of Connecticut reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores University of Connecticut 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.

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.

How much does University of Connecticut 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 — the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 25% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of Connecticut

Will my child graduate from University of Connecticut?

These predict outcomes at University of Connecticut better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at University of Connecticut

The most popular undergraduate programs at University of Connecticut, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Psychology, General, Economics and Finance and Financial Management Services. Across all programs, University of Connecticut 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

Is University of Connecticut safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), University of Connecticut 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

Other colleges in Connecticut parents ask about

• University of Hartford
  96% acceptance
• Trinity College
  29% acceptance
• Wesleyan University
  16% acceptance
• Connecticut College
  37% acceptance
• Fairfield University
  33% acceptance
• Yale University
  4% acceptance

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• Wofford College
  52% acceptance · South Carolina
• St. John's College
  53% acceptance · New Mexico

Common questions parents ask about University of Connecticut