Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's SAT midpoint is 80 points higher than U. Connecticut's
SAT midpoint - 2
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's yield is 5 pts higher than U. Connecticut's
Yield rate - 3
U. Connecticut admits 52% vs. 58% at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. ConnecticutVery selective
- Rutgers University-New BrunswickVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. ConnecticutTest scores required
- Rutgers University-New BrunswickTest scores recommended
How they read a record
U. Connecticut
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Connecticut | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Rutgers University-New Brunswick Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicantsAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why