University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut · Public
University of Connecticut admitted 54% of 59,553 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1260–1420 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 84% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Connecticut
Enter a score to see whether University of Connecticut is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (54%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 47% (672 of 1,442), compared with 54% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
4,365 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 1,158 took it, and 85 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How University of Connecticut rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
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Important
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Considered
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
What it costs
Full price with housing is $39,682 in-state and $62,350 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $22,324 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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