University of Connecticut-Stamford Admission Requirements

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University of Connecticut-Stamford Admission Overview

University of Connecticut-Stamford admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of Connecticut-Stamford admitted 83% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 930-1260 / ACT 25-32. 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-Stamford Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

83%

Admission Standards

Challenging

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Admission difficulty for University of Connecticut Stamford

Acceptance Rate

The University of Connecticut-Stamford acceptance rate is 83%. Last year, 9,076 of 10,937 applicants were admitted. That is the 16th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

10% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

University of Connecticut-Stamford GPA

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

University of Connecticut-Stamford SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

930-1260

Freshmen who sent SAT

28%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 470
  • Math 460
  • Composite 930
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Connecticut Stamford

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 630
  • Math 630
  • Composite 1260
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Connecticut Stamford

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at University of Connecticut-Stamford typically score around a 1100 SAT (middle 50% 930–1260) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 59th percentile nationally. University of Connecticut-Stamford ranks #13 in the state of Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 930 to 1260

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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 1100 SAT score range.

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

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 Stamford
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1260+ Above 75th >90%
1100 to 1260 Avg + 83%-90%
930 to 1100 Avg - 72%-83%
Below 930 Below mid-50 <72%

What do these figures mean?

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

University of Connecticut-Stamford ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

25-32

Freshmen reporting ACT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 24
  • Composite 25
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Connecticut Stamford

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 32
  • Math 30
  • Composite 32
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Connecticut Stamford

Average ACT

Incoming testers at University of Connecticut-Stamford typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 25–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of Connecticut-Stamford places #8 among colleges in Connecticut for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 25 to 32

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.

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

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Connecticut Stamford
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
32+ Above 75th >91%
28 to 32 Avg + 83%-91%
25 to 28 Avg - 74%-83%
Below 25 Below mid-50 <74%

How to read these figures

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

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.

Open the University of Connecticut-Stamford chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of Connecticut Stamford admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,991 4,946 10,937
Accepted 4,963 4,113 9,076
Acceptance Rate 83% 83% 83%
Enrolled 419 516 935
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 13% 10%

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

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
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 Stamford is $80.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Connecticut Stamford
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-Stamford is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 83% 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=436836.

GPA calculator: University of Connecticut Stamford GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026