Can you get into University of Connecticut?

Storrs, CT · Public · 19,835 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.

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The admitted class · 2024

What it took to get in

Acceptance rate

52.4%

SAT middle 50%

1210–1440

median 1330

ACT middle 50%

28–33

median 30

Testing

optional

44% submitted an SAT

Graduation rate

84%

within six years

Reported by the college

What University of Connecticut actually reads

Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.

  • Very important

    The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Test scores
    • Essay
  • Considered

    Looked at, but not decisive on its own.

    • Class rank
    • Recommendations
    • Work experience
  • Not considered

    Reported as playing no part in the decision.

    • Legacy

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether University of Connecticut considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.

Real cost · 2024 data

What families actually pay

The sticker price is $39,426, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of Connecticut by family income, after grants and scholarships:

  • Under $30k$15,193
  • $30k–$48k$16,339
  • $48k–$75k$20,608
  • $75k–$110k$28,285
  • Over $110k$33,797

U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.

Common questions

University of Connecticut admissions, answered

What is University of Connecticut's acceptance rate?

University of Connecticut admits 52.4% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).

What SAT score do you need for University of Connecticut?

The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1210 and 1440. A score above 1440 clears the 75th percentile; below 1210, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.

Is University of Connecticut test-optional?

Yes, University of Connecticut is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.

What does University of Connecticut look for in an application?

University of Connecticut reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, test scores, essay most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.

How much does University of Connecticut actually cost?

Sticker price is $39,426, but the average family pays $25,097 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $15,193 per year on average.

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