UConn
University of Connecticut
2131 Hillside Rd #3088, Storrs, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Connecticut (UConn)
About this school
The University of Connecticut, founded in 1881, is a public, comprehensive university. It is recognized for its excellent academic programs and internationally acclaimed faculty. In addition to an extensive variety of top-quality academic programs offered at the undergraduate level, UConn is the only public university in New England with a School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine and School of Law. Programs are also offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Liberal Arts and Sciences; the Schools of Allied Health Professions, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Family Studies, Fine Arts, Nursing, and Pharmacy; and Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture. The university is fast becoming the school of choice for incoming freshmen: enrollment has jumped dramatically in recent years while academic quality has also increased. The university is currently in the midst of an historic building program called UCONN 2000, a nationally unprecedented ten-year, $1 billion program to renew, rebuild and enhance UConn's campuses. The 4,104-acre campus is located in Storrs, 30 miles from Hartford.
- www.uconn.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
8,146
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:18,395
- Men:9,279 Men (50.4%)
- Women:9,116 Women (49.6%)
Location
Admission Information (UConn)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Connecticut is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | 3 |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 3 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | January 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | Storrs, CT 06269 |
Phone | (860) 486-3137 |
Fax | (860) 486-1476 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 15 |
Application Fee | $80 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | March 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 recommended for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 50% of 31,280 applicants were admitted |
Women | 51% of 16,550 applicants were admitted |
Men | 48% of 14,730 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 3,796 (24%) of 15,629 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,892 (22%) of 8,495 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,904 (27%) of 7,134 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 510 - 710 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 29% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 49% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 20% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 2% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 18% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 58% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 22% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 2% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 26-30 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 33% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 59% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 8% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UConn)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $14,880|Out-of-state: $36,948 (47.93%)
- Room & Board: - $12,514 (40.31%)
- Other Expenses: - $850 (2.74%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,800 (9.02%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Connecticut accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001417 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,949 (82.4%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,026 (68.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,995 (98.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 286 (14.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 60% |
Average Award | $14,256 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,384 (69.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,827 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,458 (73.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,683 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,016 (50.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 463 (12.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,535 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 12,722 (72.6%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 9,940 (78.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 9,751 (98.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,263 (13.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 61% |
Average Award | $13,545 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 7,154 (73.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,754 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 7,255 (74.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,715 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 3,521 (36.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,972 (11.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,519 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 64% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $24,999 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 23.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 5.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Handicapped Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,040 |
Academics & Instruction (UConn)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,223
Part-Time Faculty
366
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
72%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 17% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 36% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 14% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 12% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 5% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 8% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 8% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 49% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 32% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 2220 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Connecticut provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
93.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
67.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
79.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
81.0%
Programs & Majors (UConn)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (92)
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- African-American/Black Studies
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agriculture, General
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Animal Physiology
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Finance, General
- Financial Planning and Services
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Horticultural Science
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Insurance
- Italian Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Nutrition Sciences
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Physics, Other
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Statistics, General
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Agriculture
Online Degrees
Education, pharmacy
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Pharmacy
Master's Programs of Study (88)
- Accounting
- Adult Education
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- Agronomy and Soil Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Applied Arts and Design--General
- Applied Mathematics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biopsychology
- Botany
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education
- Developmental Psychology
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education--General
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English Education
- Environmental Engineering
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Experimental Psychology
- Finance and Banking
- Foreign Languages Education
- Geography
- Geology
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- History
- Human Development
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Jewish Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematical and Computational Finance
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Metallurgical Engineering and Metallurgy
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Natural Resources
- Neurobiology
- Neuroscience
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Pathobiology
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Sciences
- Political Science
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Quantitative Analysis
- Reading Education
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Psychology
- Social Sciences Education
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Theater
- Toxicology
- Western European Studies
Campus Life (UConn)
Location & Geography
Population
15,344
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
4,099 acres
Weather
Temperature | 15.8 average low in January, 80 average high in September |
Rain | 128 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 15 mile(s) from campus in Willimantic |
Nearest Train Station | 25 mile(s) from campus in Hartford |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
71% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
29%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | - |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, baseball, basketball, cross-country running, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Connecticut offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
13% of women participate
Fraternities
10% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
17,677
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
18,395
Women
9,116
Men
9,279
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 10.2% Asian
- 5.3% Black/African-American
- 8.9% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 64.4% White
- 8.2% Unknown
International Students
4.2% from 79 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
8,146
Student Resources (UConn)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Psychological Sciences1,180 Documents
- Mathematics1,122 Documents
- Nursing732 Documents
- Human Development and Family Studies666 Documents
- Biology776 Documents
Popular Courses
- BIOL 1107 - Principles of BiologyBiology
- PSYC 1100 - General Psychology IPsychological Sciences
- HDFS 1070 - Individual and Family DevelopmentHuman Development and Family Studies
- MATH 1131Q - Calculus IMathematics
- ECON 1201 - Principles of MicroeconomicsEconomics
Popular Professors
- Kristen KimballPNB 2264
- Thomas AbbottBIOL 1107
- Ronald SabatelliHDFS 1060
- Valarie ArtigasNURS 3234
- Ronald SabatelliHDFS 1070