University of Connecticut
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Connecticut?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Connecticut, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Connecticut?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UConn accepted 54% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 59,532 people applied and 32,369 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Connecticut:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at University of Connecticut, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Connecticut by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UConn considers:
Considered
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Connecticut?
Grades
45% of freshmen who attended UConn were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 81% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Connecticut. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. UConn's Early Decision acceptance rate is 47%, compared to 54% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend University of Connecticut, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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