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University of Connecticut-Avery Point Admission Requirements

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University of Connecticut-Avery Point Admission Overview

University of Connecticut-Avery Point admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of Connecticut-Avery Point admitted 88.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 960-1190. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Connecticut-Avery Point Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

88.2%

Admission Standards

Easy

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Admission difficulty for University of Connecticut Avery Point

Acceptance Rate

The University of Connecticut-Avery Point acceptance rate is 88.2%. Last year, 1,320 of 1,497 applicants were admitted. That is the 19th lowest acceptance rate in Connecticut.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of Connecticut-Avery Point and can you get accepted?

University of Connecticut-Avery Point is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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University of Connecticut-Avery Point GPA

University of Connecticut-Avery Point considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

University of Connecticut-Avery Point SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1190

Freshmen who sent SAT

35%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 490
  • Math 470
  • Composite 960
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Connecticut Avery Point

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 610
  • Math 580
  • Composite 1190
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Connecticut Avery Point

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at University of Connecticut-Avery Point typically score around a 1080 SAT (middle 50% 960–1190) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 55th percentile nationally. University of Connecticut-Avery Point ranks #15 in the state of Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1190

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SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Connecticut Avery Point
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1190+ Above 75th >93%
1080 to 1190 Avg + 88%-93%
960 to 1080 Avg - 79%-88%
Below 960 Below mid-50 <79%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Connecticut-Avery Point ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Connecticut Avery Point

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Connecticut Avery Point

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Connecticut Avery Point admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 772 725 1,497
Accepted 691 629 1,320
Acceptance Rate 90% 87% 88%
Enrolled 68 96 164
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 15% 12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Connecticut Avery Point and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Connecticut Avery Point application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Connecticut Avery Point is $80.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Connecticut Avery Point
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

University of Connecticut-Avery Point is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.2% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=436827.

GPA calculator: University of Connecticut Avery Point GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026