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University of Connecticut-Stamford Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into University of Connecticut Stamford

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

92.2%
Admission Difficulty for University of Connecticut Stamford
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is 92.2%.  Its admission rate is the 21st lowest in Connecticut.

Admission Selectivity

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

University of Connecticut Stamford is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,172 out of the 4,526 who applied were admitted.

16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into University of Connecticut-Stamford?

92% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Connecticut Stamford you should:

  • Score 1120 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT

University of Connecticut-Stamford GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

University of Connecticut Stamford has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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University of Connecticut-Stamford SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

990-1240

Applicants Submitting SAT 

35%
SAT Scores for University of Connecticut Stamford
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 510
Math 25th Percentile 480
Composite 25th Percentile 990
SAT Scores for University of Connecticut Stamford
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 620
Math 75th Percentile 620
Composite 75th Percentile 1240
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Connecticut Stamford?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at University of Connecticut-Stamford is 1120 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 990-1240. Students who get into University of Connecticut Stamford score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers..  University of Connecticut-Stamford ranks #14 in the state of Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1120 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of Connecticut-Stamford regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 990 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 990, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 860, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 35 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1115, you have around a 92% chance of being admitted. A 1240 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.

University of Connecticut Stamford admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1240 and Above Good >96%
1115 to 1240 Avg + 92%-96%
990 to 1115 Avg - 86%-92%
865 to 990 Reach 76%-86%
Less than 865 Low <76%
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University of Connecticut-Stamford ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for University of Connecticut Stamford
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for University of Connecticut Stamford
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 24
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into University of Connecticut-Stamford?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to University of Connecticut-Stamford is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 27.  The school ranks #13 in Connecticut for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Connecticut Stamford.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into University of Connecticut-Stamford for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 92% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 96% with a 27 ACT score.

University of Connecticut Stamford admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >96%
22 to 27 Avg + 92%-96%
18 to 22 Avg - 87%-92%
14 to 18 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 14 Low <79%
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Admission Statistics

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

University of Connecticut Stamford admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,373 2,153 4,526
Accepted 2,201 1,971 4,172
Acceptance Rate 93% 92% 92%
Enrolled 309 348 657
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 18% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

University of Connecticut Stamford Application Requirements
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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Connecticut Stamford
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=436836 IPEDS survey data for University of Connecticut Stamford.

Last updated February 24, 2024