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University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut 06269

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of Connecticut is a public institution in Storrs with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1338, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 19.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

84% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,997 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,886.

Established
1881
Motto
Robur
Mascot
Jonathan the Husky
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
American when it was founded
Division
Division I

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Admission Office

2131 Hillside Road, Unit 3088, Storrs, CT 06269-3088

(860) 486-3137[email protected]
54%Acceptance
1338SAT Avg
19,147Students
16:1Student:Faculty
84%Grad Rate
$73,997Earnings 10yr
$22,886Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate53.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1338

Reading & WritingMid: 655
610700
MathMid: 675
600720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2933

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common ApplicationCoalition Application

Early Action

November 1

Regular Decision

January 15

Financial Aid

Need-Blind Meets 100% NeedMerit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$20,366
Tuition (out-of-state)$43,034
Room & Board$13,996
Books & Supplies$990
Total Cost of Attendance$36,572
Average Net Price$22,886
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,936
$30–48K$14,656
$48–75K$18,705
$75–110K$26,945
$110K+$31,886

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$18,610

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

126

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

26

Burglary

5

Aggravated Assault

3

Robbery

9

Motor Vehicle Theft

15

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

38

Drug Arrests

29

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Core/Distribution RequirementssemesterPhi Beta Kappa
Majors
115
Avg class size
27
Student-faculty ratio
16:1
Study abroad
18%
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BusinessEngineeringPsychologyBiologyNursingPolitical ScienceComputer ScienceFinanceCommunicationsAllied Health Sciences

Programs (309)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

91%

Positive

Campus Life

Division IBig East ConferenceGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

first two years

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-style dormitoriesApartmentsLearning communities

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads
19,147
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 7%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 13%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.8%
Freshman Retention91.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,322
10 Years$73,997

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

After Graduation

Top Employers

Pratt & WhitneyUnited TechnologiesCignaTravelersHartford HealthCare

Notable Alumni

Ray Allen

NBA Hall of Fame basketball player

Sue Bird

WNBA legend and Olympic gold medalist

Chris Murphy

U.S. Senator from Connecticut

Meg Ryan

Academy Award-nominated actress

David Lee

Nobel Prize winner in Physics

Rankings

U.S. News
#70
vs 2024
Forbes
#74
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#83
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — the

Ice hockeyHockeyAnd womenTeams haveNational championshipBasketball

History & Fun Facts

  • 1903 UConn was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School.
  • The Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station was founded in 1887.
  • Women began attending classes in 1891 and were officially admitted in 1893, the same year that it became Connecticut's land-grant college and was renamed Storrs Agricultural College.
  • In 1899, the name changed again to Connecticut Agricultural College, and, in 1933, to Connecticut State College.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

128Very High

Estimated from CT state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
72 mi(125 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
119 mi(206 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
199 mi(345 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BDL Hartford Bradley24 mi
PVD Providence TF Green43 mi
BOS Boston Logan74 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA72 mi · ~2h 5m drive
New York, NY119 mi · ~3h 26m drive
Hartford, CT22 mi · ~38 min drive
Providence, RI43 mi · ~1h 15m drive
Albany, NY97 mi · ~2h 48m drive
Syracuse, NY216 mi · ~6h 14m drive
Rochester, NY288 mi · ~8h 19m drive
Buffalo, NY346 mi · ~10h drive
Philadelphia, PA199 mi · ~5h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA414 mi · ~11h 58m drive
Harrisburg, PA264 mi · ~7h 38m drive
Newark, NJ124 mi · ~3h 35m drive
Trenton, NJ170 mi · ~4h 55m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Attractions

UConn Dairy Barwalkable

Famous ice cream made on campus

Hartford

State capital with museums and cultural attractions

Mystic Seaport

Maritime museum and historic village

Boston

Major city with professional sports and entertainment

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

International Students

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL
IELTS
Duolingo

Deadline Calendar

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