University of Connecticut Stamford

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Stamford, CT
  • 0 reviews
#2 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

Overview

Total enrollment

2,482
University of Connecticut Stamford overview
University of Connecticut Stamford overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Located in downtown Stamford, Connecticut, approximately 30 miles northeast of New York City, UConn Stamford serves as one of the University of Connecticut's regional campuses. The campus consists of a modern main building and adjacent housing facility in an urban setting, integrating academic spaces with the surrounding business district. Initially established in 1951, the campus moved to its current location in 1998 to accommodate growing enrollment and strengthen ties with Stamford's corporate community. The campus offers undergraduate programs with particular emphasis on business, digital media, computer science, and financial management, while maintaining direct connections to internship opportunities in the surrounding corporate sector. Student housing is available in a dedicated residence hall that opened in 2017, providing apartment-style living arrangements for undergraduate students in the heart of downtown Stamford.

Ratings

University of Connecticut-Stamford is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    1 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    8 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging
University of Connecticut Stamford admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 930/1260
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/32

Acceptance Rate

83%
University of Connecticut Stamford applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 10.3%
  • Application Fee $80

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Annual Cost to Attend

Connecticut Resident Tuition

$18,150

Out of State Resident Tuition

$40,818

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of Connecticut Stamford
  • Tuition $18,150
  • Books and Supplies $990
  • Other Fees $1,140
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $18,228
  • Budget for Other Expenses $4,330
  • Total One Year Cost $42,838

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$62,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=436836.

GPA calculator: University of Connecticut Stamford GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026