University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university in Storrs, the flagship of the state's public system, set on a nearly 4,000-acre campus in the rural northeastern corner of Connecticut. About 54% of roughly 59,500 applicants are admitted, and the 21,042 undergraduates make it the largest university in the state. Enrolled first-years who submitted scores posted middle-50% SATs of 1260–1420, and 45% ranked in the top tenth of their high school class. The social sciences, the health professions, and business and marketing are the most-conferred bachelor's fields, and UConn holds a 92% first-year retention rate.
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UConn admissions statistics
Acceptance rate
Total applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for the most recent admission cycle.
Early decision
UConn offers binding Early Decision. Applying early can meaningfully change your odds — but ED commits you to enroll if admitted.
Admit rate by application plan
% admitted~0.9× higher admit rate applying early.
Standardized tests
UConn is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.
SAT Accepted?
ACT Accepted?
Test Optional?
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
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Class rank
Where UConn's enrolled first-years placed in their high school graduating class.
Based on the 29% of enrolled students who reported a class rank. UConn does not publish an average GPA.
Admissions factors
How UConn weighs each part of your application.
Rigor of High School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendations
Extracurricular Activities
Character / Personal Qualities
Talent / Ability
First Generation
Level of Applicant's Interest
Class Rank
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical Residence
State Residency
Alumni Relation
Racial / Ethnic Status
Religious Affiliation
Cost of attendance
Estimated full-time annual cost from UConn's Common Data Set. Only tuition changes with residency.
Financial aid
Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.
Frequently asked questions about UConn admissions
UConn is moderately selective: it admitted about 54% of roughly 59,500 applicants in the most recent cycle and enrolled around 4,700 first-years. Every factor it uses sits at the same 'considered' level in its Common Data Set, from GPA and course rigor to your essay, activities, and recommendations, so a strong application has to hold up across all of them. Competitive programs and the Honors Program run tighter than the overall rate suggests.
Out-of-state applicants are admitted in real numbers: non-residents make up about 44% of enrolled first-years, so a large share of each class comes from outside Connecticut. UConn lists state residency and geographical residence among its considered factors, at the same level it assigns GPA, class rank, and course rigor. Your home state counts as one input among many.
There is no hard cutoff, but the middle 50% of enrolled first-years who submitted scores landed between 1260 and 1420 on the SAT, with a median near 1350. A score of 1420 or higher sits in the upper quarter of admitted students. UConn is test-optional, so you can apply without scores at all.
UConn does not publish an average high school GPA in its Common Data Set, but academic GPA, class rank, and course rigor are all weighed in its review. As a guide, 45% of enrolled first-years ranked in the top tenth of their graduating class and 81% in the top quarter, so admitted students generally carry strong grades in a demanding schedule.
Yes. UConn is test-optional, so you can apply without submitting SAT or ACT scores. Among first-years who did submit, the middle 50% scored 1260–1420 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT. If you send scores, they are weighed alongside GPA, class rank, and the rigor of your coursework.
Annual tuition and required fees run about $21,574 for Connecticut residents and $44,242 for out-of-state students. On-campus food and housing add roughly $15,184. About 44% of first-years receive need-based grant or scholarship aid, with an average package near $23,058, and UConn meets about 63% of demonstrated need on average.
The social sciences are the largest field at about 13% of bachelor's degrees, followed closely by the health professions and business and marketing, each around 12%. Engineering, the biological and life sciences, and psychology round out the top areas, reflecting UConn's breadth as a comprehensive research university.
UConn offers a binding Early Decision plan, with applications due November 1 and decisions on December 20; it does not run an Early Action round. The application essay is weighed on par with GPA and course rigor in UConn's review, so a specific, well-revised essay is a real chance to stand out.
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Popular majors
Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.
Student-faculty ratio
The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.
Campus life
On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.
Enrollment by gender
Student diversity
Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.
Source: University of Connecticut Common Data Set 2025-2026. Figures transcribed 2026-08-20. Esslo aggregates publicly reported data and is not affiliated with UConn. Banner photo by Daderot, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0 1.0). Cite this page as: Esslo College Explorer, “University of Connecticut admissions statistics, transcribed from the 2025-2026 Common Data Set,” https://www.esslo.org/colleges/uconn (retrieved 2026-08-20).