University of Connecticut: the complete school report for parents
It does not consider legacy and the interview, so family connections carry no weight. University of Connecticut admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, and scores are optional but help when they are strong. Major matters more than the name on the diploma here: five years out, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates earn a median $139,585 against $29,845 for Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
University of Connecticut is officially University of Connecticut, also known as Uconn. Admissions figures below come from its 2025-2026 Common Data Set (see the source), with the admission-factor grid re-read from that file on 2026-09-20.
What does University of Connecticut actually weigh in admissions?
University of Connecticut rates none of the 18 factors "Very Important". It does not consider 3 of them at all. Every college reports these weights in section C7 of its Common Data Set; below is University of Connecticut's 2025-2026 answer, read from the grid in its own file.
| Factor | How University of Connecticut rates it |
|---|---|
| course rigor | Considered |
| GPA | Considered |
| test scores | Considered |
| the essay | Considered |
| extracurricular activities | Considered |
| recommendations | Considered |
| personal qualities | Considered |
| talent | Considered |
| class rank | Considered |
| demonstrated interest | Considered |
| the interview | Not Considered |
| legacy | Not Considered |
| first-generation status | Considered |
| geography | Considered |
| state residency | Considered |
| volunteer work | Considered |
| work experience | Considered |
| religious affiliation | Not Considered |
Does University of Connecticut consider how hard my child’s courses were?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider GPA?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider SAT or ACT scores?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider the application essay?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider extracurricular activities?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider recommendation letters?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider character and personal qualities?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider a special talent or ability?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider class rank?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider demonstrated interest?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider an interview?
No. University of Connecticut does not consider it. There is no interview to prepare for.
Does University of Connecticut consider legacy status?
No. University of Connecticut does not consider it. A parent or grandparent who attended gives no advantage.
Does University of Connecticut consider being first-generation?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor. Say so on the application; it is read as context.
Does University of Connecticut consider where we live?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider state residency?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider volunteer work?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider work experience?
Yes, but only as a secondary factor.
Does University of Connecticut consider religious affiliation?
No. University of Connecticut does not consider it.
What is the University of Connecticut waitlist really like?
University of Connecticut offered a place on its waiting list to 4,365 applicants and 1,158 accepted one. 85 were ultimately admitted. That is 7.3% of those who waited.
Is transferring in easier than applying as a freshman?
University of Connecticut admitted 67.7% of 2,496 transfer applicants, against 54.4% of first-year applicants. The two routes are similarly competitive here.
When do we apply, and does timing change the odds?
University of Connecticut reports its early rounds below.
| Regular application deadline | July 31 |
|---|---|
| Decisions released | March 1 |
| Reply / deposit deadline | May 1 |
| Early Decision offered | Yes |
| Early Decision deadline | November 1 |
| Early Action offered | No |
| Application fee | $80 |
| Fee waiver available | Yes |
| Deferred admission offered | Yes |
What does my child need to take in high school?
University of Connecticut requires 16 academic units. A college-preparatory program is required. A GED is accepted.
| Subject | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 years | Not stated |
| Mathematics | 3 years | Not stated |
| Science | 2 years | Not stated |
| of which lab science | 2 years | Not stated |
| Foreign language | 2 years | 3 years |
What will University of Connecticut actually cost us?
Families pay an average of $25,097 a year at University of Connecticut after grants and scholarships, against a published in-state tuition of $17,010. The published price is not what most families pay. The university reports meeting 63.1% of demonstrated need on average. It also gave 1,251 merit awards averaging $11,221 to first-years with no demonstrated need.
What families at each income level actually paid:
| Family income | Average net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,193 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $16,339 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $20,608 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $28,285 |
| Over $110,000 | $33,797 |
53% of University of Connecticut graduates borrow, leaving with an average of $30,427 in debt, which the federal data puts at about $228 a month in repayment. University of Connecticut’s net price calculator gives your own figure.
Does a degree from University of Connecticut pay off?
Graduates earn a median $73,997 ten years after entering, and $63,322 at six years. 86% out-earn a typical high school graduate within six years. 78% are actively paying down their loans three years in.
Four-year net cost against that earnings premium:
| Family income | Four-year net cost | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $60,772 | 2.0 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $65,356 | 2.2 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $82,432 | 2.7 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $113,140 | 3.8 |
| Over $110,000 | $135,188 | 4.5 |
A scale, not a forecast: it assumes aid and earnings hold steady.
$139,585 to $29,845, depending on the major. Median earnings five years out at University of Connecticut:
| Major | Median earnings, 5 years | Graduates a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $139,585 | 60 |
| Computer Science | $128,072 | 108 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $104,878 | 253 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $103,314 | 99 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $94,820 | 125 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,828 | 234 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,562 | 173 |
| Marketing | $88,892 | 106 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $85,476 | 159 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $56,312 | 165 |
| Music | $46,374 | 35 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $29,845 | 20 |
College Scorecard, by field of study; highest and lowest shown.
Will my child actually graduate?
92% of first-years return for a second year. 73% graduate within four years and 84% within six (2019 cohort). The rate holds up across income: 76.0% of Pell-grant recipients graduate within six years against 86.0% of everyone else, a gap of 10.0 points.
How big are the classes?
41% of class sections have fewer than 20 students, while 10% have 100 or more. The student-faculty ratio is 17:1, and 70% of faculty are full-time. Both are true at once: 10% of sections seat 100 or more, and those are the introductory lectures. Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.
What is life at University of Connecticut like?
21,042 undergraduates, 44% of first-years from out of state. 96% of freshmen live in university housing, falling to 64% across all undergraduates. Greek life is small: 15% of men join a fraternity and 19% of women a sorority. 27% of students are the first in their family to attend college, and the median family income is $80,999.
What this means for your student
- The waitlist is live but thin: 85 of 1,158 who waited were admitted, about 7%.
- Its highest-earning major returns $139,585 five years out against $29,845 at the other end, a gap wider than the one between most schools.
- See where your student actually stands: calculate their GPA and compare it against the distribution above.
Common questions about University of Connecticut
Does the University of Connecticut waitlist move?
1,158 students accepted a place on the University of Connecticut waiting list and 85 were admitted in the 2025-2026 cycle.
What do University of Connecticut graduates earn?
University of Connecticut graduates earn a median $73,997 ten years after entering, and 86% out-earn a typical high school graduate within six years.
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Where these numbers come from
Admissions figures: University of Connecticut’s 2025-2026 Common Data Set, published here, factor grid re-read from it on 2026-09-20. Earnings, debt, net price and graduation rates: College Scorecard (2022-2023). Unreported values show as “Not reported”.
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