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University of Connecticut
  • 4 Year
  • STORRS, CT

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Connecticut is a highly rated public university located in Storrs, Connecticut. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 18,397 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Connecticut acceptance rate is 56%. Popular majors include Economics, Psychology, and Communications. Graduating 83% of students, Connecticut alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $46,400.

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352 MANSFIELD RD
STORRS, CT 06269
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big East Conference

Branch Campuses

University of Connecticut Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

UConn Admissions

Acceptance Rate
56%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1230-1430
ACT Range
27-33
Application Fee
$80
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$22,168 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$15,801 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
82%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 205 responses
47%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 252 responses
51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 252 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    29%
  • On Campus
    70%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
18,397 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
586
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
22%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 180 responses
  • Husky pride.
    36%
  • Friendly
    19%
  • Typical New Englander
    16%
  • Frat Bros, Sorority Girls
    6%
  • We are all huskies, no one excluded!
    6%
  • Cliquey
    6%
  • I suck at interacting with people enough to tell
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
57%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 304 responses
Poll
60%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 354 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 193 responses
  • Husky Pride!
    41%
  • BLEED BLUE
    21%
  • Students today Huskies Forever
    17%
  • Windchill
    4%
  • Hivemind
    3%
  • School Spirit!
    3%
  • Underrated
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 136 responses

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