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University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut 06269

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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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54%Acceptance
1338SAT Avg
19,147Students
16:1Student:Faculty
84%Grad Rate
$73,997Earnings 10yr
$22,886Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Connecticut Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate53.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1338

Reading & WritingMid: 655
610700
MathMid: 675
600720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2933

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

53.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1338

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,886

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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

Programs (309)

Student Life

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
8 Years$69,005
10 Years$73,997

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$59,300
Men
$73,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#70
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#83

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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)

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