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University of Connecticut: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Connecticut admits about 52.4% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1210–1440 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 25–32 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 52.4%
SAT range 1210-1440
Net price $24,342
Graduation rate 83.5%

University of Connecticut At a Glance

LocationStorrs, Connecticut
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment19,835
Acceptance Rate52.4%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)610-710
SAT Range (Math)600-730
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1210-1440
Average SAT (Combined)1348
ACT Range28-33
Average Net Price$24,342/yr
Tuition (In-State)$21,334/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$44,002/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate83.5%
Full-Time Retention Rate92.5%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$82,098
Median Debt at Completion$20,313

How University of Connecticut Compares

University of Connecticut is more selective than about 81% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 19,835 students, it is larger than about 62% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

Post University Waterbury, CT University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL — 53% acceptance Baylor University Waco, TX — 51% acceptance CUNY Hunter College New York, NY — 54% acceptance University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR — 55% acceptance Florida International University Miami, FL — 55% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Connecticut's acceptance rate?

University of Connecticut's acceptance rate is about 52.4%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Connecticut?

Admitted students at University of Connecticut typically report a combined SAT score between 1210 and 1440 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Connecticut require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Connecticut's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Connecticut?

The average net price reported for University of Connecticut is $24,342 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Connecticut's official site.