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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

U. Connecticut admits about 9 in 10 applicants (87%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 30% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 66%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled11 of 100 · 234 students
Admitted, went elsewhere76 of 100 · 1,643
Not admitted13 of 100 · 289

The funnel

Applied
2,166
Admitted
1,877
Enrolled
234

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (86% and 87%).

$80 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

12%

Yield

12% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college12%
12%
← 5%higher than 20% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college87%
87%
← More selectivemore selective than 30% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How U. Connecticut reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. Scores are required. 38% of first-years sent an SAT and 1% an ACT.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Required
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1055 on the SAT, 115 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Required

Send SAT or ACT scores: they're required to be considered. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total910–1200median 1060
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing480–600median 530
400500600700800
Math430–600median 530
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

38%

submitted SAT

1%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1055
1055
← 900higher than 19% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)