# University of Connecticut — 2025-2026 Common Data Set admissions data

Source: University of Connecticut 2025-2026 Common Data Set (https://bpir.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3452/2026/07/UConn_CDS_2025_2026_WEB.pdf), transcribed by Esslo on 2026-08-20.
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## Admissions statistics

- Middle 50% SAT: 1260–1420 — 25th to 75th percentile SAT composite scores for enrolled first-years.
- Middle 50% ACT: 29–32 — 25th to 75th percentile ACT composite scores for enrolled first-years.
- Acceptance Rate: 54.4% — Percentage of applicants offered admission for the most recent cycle.
- Retention Rate: 92% — Percentage of first-year students who returned for their second year.
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 84% — Percentage of the entering cohort graduating within six years.
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 17 : 1 — Ratio of full-time equivalent students to instructional faculty.
- Top Major Area: Social Sciences (13%) — Most popular bachelor's degree area by percentage of degrees conferred.
- Undergrad Enrollment: 21,042 — Total number of undergraduate students enrolled.
- Out-of-State Students: 44% — Percentage of first-year domestic students from outside the state.
- In-State Cost: $21,574 — Annual tuition and required fees for in-state students.
- Out-of-State Cost: $44,242 — Annual tuition and required fees for out-of-state students.
- % Receiving Need-Based Aid: 44% — Percentage of full-time first-years awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid.
- Avg. Aid Package: $23,058 — Average financial aid package for students with demonstrated need.
- Avg. % Need Met: 63% — Average percentage of demonstrated financial need that was met.
- First-Years On Campus: 96% — Percentage of first-year students living in college-owned housing.
- % in Fraternities: 9% — Percentage of undergraduate men who join fraternities.
- % in Sororities: 10% — Percentage of undergraduate women who join sororities.

## How UConn weighs application factors

- Rigor of High School Record: considered (CDS C7)
- Class Rank: considered (CDS C7)
- Academic GPA: considered (CDS C7)
- Standardized Test Scores: considered (CDS C7)
- Application Essay: considered (CDS C7)
- Recommendations: considered (CDS C7)
- Extracurricular Activities: considered (CDS C7)
- Talent / Ability: considered (CDS C7)
- Character / Personal Qualities: considered (CDS C7)
- First Generation: considered (CDS C7)
- Volunteer Work: considered (CDS C7)
- Geographical Residence: considered (CDS C7)
- State Residency: considered (CDS C7)
- Work Experience: considered (CDS C7)
- Level of Applicant's Interest: considered (CDS C7)
- Interview: not considered (CDS C7)
- Alumni Relation: not considered (CDS C7)
- Religious Affiliation: not considered (CDS C7)

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: Is it hard to get into UConn?**
A: 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.

**Q: What are my chances of getting into UConn from out of state?**
A: 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.

**Q: What SAT score do you need for UConn?**
A: 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.

**Q: What GPA and class rank do you need for UConn?**
A: 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.

**Q: Is UConn test-optional?**
A: 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.

**Q: How much does UConn cost in-state vs. out-of-state?**
A: 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.

**Q: What are the most popular majors at UConn?**
A: 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.

**Q: Does UConn have Early Decision, and does the essay matter?**
A: 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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