Admit rate has ranged 49%–56% over the last 5 years. Source: IPEDS via Urban Institute.
Acceptance & SAT from Common Data Set / IPEDS; net price, earnings & graduation from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~1–2 years — verify with the school.
The University of Connecticut is a powerhouse public research university with a fiercely loyal student body, known for its spirited campus life and standout programs in business, health sciences, and engineering. With a 54% acceptance rate and a strong emphasis on undergraduate research, UConn offers a quintessential New England college experience—complete with die-hard Huskies fandom and a sprawling, leafy campus.
Admission requirements
Test scores required
Required
High school transcript
Grade point average
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
College-prep program
TOEFL (non-native English)
Considered (not required)
Class rank
Letters of recommendation
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey (2022) via Urban Institute. Covers formal factors only — it does not reflect essays, extracurriculars, or other holistic criteria.
More details
Undergrad enrollment
19,835
In-state tuition
$21,044
Out-of-state tuition
$43,712
Campus Vibe
D1 sports, research-driven, spirited
Acceptance Rate
54%
Avg Starting Salary
$67,500
Most Popular Majors
Business, Social Sciences, Health Professions
4-Year Graduation Rate
83%
Post-Grad Success Rate
91% employed/in grad school
Outcomes & value
Outcomes & value
Median earnings (10 yr)
$73,997
Value (earnings ÷ net price)
2.9×
Median debt at graduation
$21,500
Graduation rate
83%
First-year retention
92%
Reducing loan balance (3 yr)
78%
Pell (lower-income) share
46%
First-generation share
27%
Endowment / student
$30,292
Top-earning majors
Median earnings by field of study (highest credential), ~2 years after completion.
Industrial Engineering$82,440
Computer Science$79,473
Computer Engineering$74,262
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$70,917
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$70,783
Applied Mathematics
Campus & location
Campus safety
On-campus violent crimes (2024)
10
Per 1,000 students
0.50
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Climate
Pleasant days / yr
93
Summer high
80°F
Winter low
24°F
Annual rain
54.8"
Annual snow
30.5"
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023).
Deep dive — research, future-scholar output & economic mobility▾
Research output
Institutional h-index
688
Scholarly works
117,640
Institutional research volume and impact from OpenAlex. The h-index reflects large research universities and will be low for teaching-focused liberal-arts colleges — not a measure of undergraduate quality.
Economic mobility
Mobility rate
1.7%
Bottom → top quintile
47%
From bottom quintile
4%
Mobility rate = the share of students who both start in the bottom household-income quintile and reach the top quintile; bottom → top is that chance conditional on starting at the bottom. Source: Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Cards (Chetty, Friedman, Saez, Turner & Yagan). Reflects 1980–82 birth cohorts, so it’s directional, not current.
Quick answers
What is the acceptance rate at University of Connecticut?
University of Connecticut's acceptance rate is approximately 52% (Storrs, CT), based on the most recent figures we compiled from public and primary sources.
What SAT score do you need for University of Connecticut?
Admitted students at University of Connecticut typically score 1210–1440 on the SAT (the middle-50% range). Scores outside this band are still admitted, especially with strong applications.
How much does University of Connecticut cost?
At University of Connecticut, the average net price (after aid) is about $25,097 per year. Actual cost varies with financial aid and residency.
How many undergraduates attend University of Connecticut?
University of Connecticut enrolls approximately 19,835 undergraduate students.
Where is University of Connecticut located?
University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, CT.
Admissions
UConn is moderately selective, admitting 54% of applicants (based on 2024 data). The middle 50% of admitted students typically have:
SAT scores between 1200–1410
ACT scores between 26–32
High school GPAs around 3.5 (with many in the top 10% of their class)
Test scores remain optional post-pandemic, but rigor of coursework and extracurriculars weigh heavily. The university received 55,479 applications for the 2024 cycle, with 29,065 acceptances and 20,056 enrollments—a YieldThe share of admitted students who actually choose to enroll. Colleges watch it closely, which is why some weigh how interested you seem. rate of ~69%.
Earnings = median of students working ~10 years after entry; debt = median of graduates. Value divides 10-yr earnings by one year’s net price — read it as earnings per dollar of annual cost, not a full lifetime ROI; it favors lower-cost schools. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~2 years and reflect all students, not your intended major.
$69,338
Mechanical Engineering$69,013
Computer and Information Sciences, General$67,846
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings). Figures cover graduates who received federal aid and lag ~2 years; not all programs report data.
UConn offers 125+ majors and 120+ minors, with particularly strong programs in:
Business (13% of graduates)
Social Sciences (12%)
Health Professions (notably nursing and pre-med)
Engineering and Agriculture (land-grant LegacyAn applicant whose parent (or sometimes other close relative) attended the college. Some schools give a small edge to legacy applicants.)
The Princeton Review highlights undergraduate research opportunities across disciplines, with a culture where 'every student is supported to succeed.' Popular intro courses often serve as gateways to competitive majors like Pharmacy or Digital Media Design. Students praise the accessibility of faculty, even in large lecture halls.
UConn boasts a 91% positive outcome rate for graduates (employed or in grad school within 6 months), with:
Median starting salary: $67,500 (2025 data)
1-year post-grad earnings: $36,427
5-year earnings: Significantly higher (exact figure not specified)
83% graduation rate (well above national average)
Top employers include Hartford Healthcare, Pratt & Whitney, and Travelers Insurance. About 30% of graduates immediately pursue advanced degrees, often at UConn’s own highly ranked law and medical schools.
The Net priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. Calculator helps families estimate costs, though out-of-state tuition nearly doubles the sticker price.
UConn strikes a rare balance—a top-tier public research university with the spirit of a tight-knit community. Its agricultural roots (don’t miss the dairy bar’s famous ice cream) coexist with cutting-edge labs. The Huskies’ basketball dominance fuels campus pride, while programs like the Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship attract future innovators. For Connecticut residents especially, it’s the gold standard: a 'public Ivy' where students can tailgate at football games one day and present at national conferences the next.
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