University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Admission Requirements

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University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Admission Overview

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus admitted 86.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 910-1200. 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-Waterbury Campus Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

86.7%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus

Acceptance Rate

The University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus acceptance rate is 86.7%. Last year, 1,877 of 2,166 applicants were admitted. That is the 18th lowest acceptance rate in Connecticut.

Admission Selectivity

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

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus 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

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus GPA

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

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

910-1200

Freshmen who sent SAT

38%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 480
  • Math 430
  • Composite 910
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 600
  • Math 600
  • Composite 1200
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus typically score around a 1060 SAT (middle 50% 910–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 51st percentile nationally. University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus ranks #17 in the state of Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 910 to 1200

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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 1060 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 Waterbury Campus
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1200+ Above 75th >93%
1060 to 1200 Avg + 87%-93%
910 to 1060 Avg - 78%-87%
Below 910 Below mid-50 <78%

What do these figures mean?

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

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

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

75th Percentile Scores

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

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-Waterbury Campus chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,154 1,012 2,166
Accepted 1,004 873 1,877
Acceptance Rate 87% 86% 87%
Enrolled 86 148 234
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 17% 12%

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

Application Requirements

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

University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus 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 Waterbury Campus is $80.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus
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-Waterbury Campus is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 86.7% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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

Other Colleges to Apply To

Students applying to University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=436818.

GPA calculator: University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026