University of Connecticut Admission
Application Fee
$80
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
53.95%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.65%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,069
SAT Scores
1,330
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 40,894 students have applied and 22,293 students have allowed to admit to University of Connecticut (Acceptance rate: 54.51%). Connecticut's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.25 % where 4,069 students have finally enrolled out of 22,293 admitted students.
Connecticut acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Florida and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 33.66%).
Connecticut enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 39.38%).
How to Apply to University of Connecticut
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Connecticut. Connecticut offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission | admissions.uconn.edu/ |
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Online Application | https://admissions.uconn.edu/apply |
Financial Aid | financialaid.uconn.edu/ |
Net Price Calculator | financialaid.uconn.edu/pricecalc/ |
Veterans Tuition | https://veterans.uconn.edu/ |
Athletic | heoa.uconn.edu/ |
Disability Service | csd.uconn.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Connecticut and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Connecticut is 1,330 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Connecticut is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,401). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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University of Connecticut | 1,330 | 31 |
Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,401 | 31 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut | 1,139 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Connecticut, 1,798 students submitted SAT scores (44% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,330 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 660 | 710 |
Mathematics | 610 | 670 | 730 |
Total | 1,220 | 1,330 | 1,440 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Connecticut, 247 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 28 | 31 | 33 |
English | 28 | 31 | 34 |
Mathematics | 26 | 29 | 32 |
Connecticut Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Connecticut. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
Admission test scores | Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
Legacy status | Required |