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University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut

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Overview

Enrollment

27,003
University of Connecticut overview
Location Storrs, Connecticut
Online uconn.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Town Fringe
University of Connecticut overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of Connecticut's main campus is located in Storrs, a rural area approximately 30 miles east of Hartford. Founded in 1881 as an agricultural school, UConn has evolved into a comprehensive public research university featuring a mix of historic New England architecture and modern academic facilities across its 4,400-acre campus. The university maintains competitive admission standards and is recognized for its engineering, business, and healthcare programs, with the School of Engineering and School of Business serving as major academic hubs. Students primarily reside in on-campus housing during their first two years, with multiple residential areas spread throughout the sprawling campus. As a member of the Big East Conference, UConn is particularly known for its basketball programs, with both men's and women's teams having won multiple national championships.

Ratings

9/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

UConn is rated within the top 20% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Connecticut within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Elite
University of Connecticut overview
SAT 1220/1440
ACT 28/33
Estimated GPA 3.74

Applications Accepted

54.5% 
University of Connecticut overview
Applications Due Jan 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $80

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Annual Cost to Attend

Connecticut Resident Tuition

$15,672
In State Costs for University of Connecticut
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$950
Other Fees$3,762
Room and Board $13,622
Budget for Other Expenses$3,032
Total One Year Cost$37,038

Out of State Resident Tuition

$38,340
Out of State Costs for University of Connecticut
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$950
Other Fees$3,762
Room and Board $13,622
Budget for Other Expenses$3,032
Total One Year Cost$59,706

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$62,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

83% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Connecticut students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 15%
Business 12%
Health Professions 8%
Engineering 8%
Psychology 8%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024