University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
52.4%
Acceptance Rate
$21,044
Avg Cost (In-State)
$43,712
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
83.5%
Graduation Rate
19,835
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 15
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$80
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal essay required (250-650 words)
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$49,016
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$58,562
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
49%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $84,969 | $92,601 | 405 |
| Economics. | $52,227 | $81,881 | 377 |
| Psychology, General. | $33,521 | $57,961 | 332 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $40,473 | $68,542 | 315 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $67,009 | $102,286 | 213 |
| Political Science and Government. | $37,009 | $63,902 | 187 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $74,869 | $90,261 | 185 |
| Biology, General. | $33,189 | $71,160 | 180 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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Things you can do that most families don't know about.
Early Action priority deadlines unlock the biggest merit pools
~$15k valueAt many public universities, applying by the EA deadline (Nov 1) instead of regular (Feb 1) decides whether you're considered for the top merit awards.
Who it helps: Students with their applications ready by November of senior year, especially those targeting merit-rich publics.
How to use: List each target school's EA deadline (commonly Nov 1, sometimes Oct 15 or Dec 1). Submit complete applications + test scores by then. Confirm merit-scholarship deadlines separately — some require a different priority date or supplemental essay.
Source ↗File FAFSA the day it opens
~$5k valueMost schools award state and institutional aid first-come-first-served from a fixed pool. Filing FAFSA in October beats filing in February by thousands.
Who it helps: Every student applying for need-based aid, but especially families relying on state grants or institutional aid.
How to use: Set a calendar reminder for the FAFSA opening date (currently Oct 1 most years; Dec 1 in the 2024-25 transition year). Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to auto-fill tax info. Submit even if you have to estimate; corrections are easy.
Source ↗CSS Profile is required by 200+ private schools — separate from FAFSA
Most selective private colleges use the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA. It costs $25 + $16/school and reaches deeper into family finances than FAFSA does.
Who it helps: Any student applying to a private 4-year with significant institutional aid needs.
How to use: Check the CSS Profile school list for each of your target colleges. Open the app at cssprofile.collegeboard.org as soon as it opens (early Oct). Submit ahead of each school's earliest priority date — often before the FAFSA deadline.
Source ↗Scholarships
Scholarships you may qualify for.
Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship
$2,000-$5,250 (need-merit) or up to $5,250 (need-based)
stateCT residents attending CT colleges. Need-merit requires SAT 1200/27 ACT or top 20%; need-based by EFC.
Deadline: February 15
Learn more ↗Eastern Connecticut Warrior Award
$2,000-$6,000/year
universityECSU incoming freshmen via automatic merit grid.
Deadline: January 15
Learn more ↗Yale Financial Aid (Need-Met No-Loan)
100% need met; no loans; full ride for families under $75k
universityAll admitted Yale students with demonstrated need; families under $75k contribute $0.
Deadline: CSS Profile + FAFSA
Learn more ↗Quinnipiac Honors Scholarship
$15,000-$25,000/year
universityTop Quinnipiac incoming freshmen via competitive process; Honors Program admission.
Deadline: December 1
Learn more ↗Trinity College (CT) Need-Met Aid
100% need met; loans capped
universityAdmitted Trinity (CT) students with demonstrated need.
Deadline: CSS Profile + FAFSA
Learn more ↗Connecticut College Need-Met Aid
100% need met; loans capped
universityAdmitted Conn College students with demonstrated need.
Deadline: CSS Profile + FAFSA
Learn more ↗UConn Husky Distinction Scholarship
$2,000-$8,000/year
universityTop UConn incoming freshmen via automatic merit grid.
Deadline: December 1
Learn more ↗UConn Babbidge Scholarship
$5,000/year (renewable)
universityTop UConn freshmen with academic merit + leadership; tier below Nutmeg/Day of Pride.
Deadline: December 1
Learn more ↗Governor's Scholarship Program
Varies
stateCT residents demonstrating financial need at participating CT institutions.
Deadline: Through campus aid office
Learn more ↗Round-by-round
Acceptance rates by application round.
The single overall 52.4% rate hides a 2–4x gap between ED and RD at most selective schools. Class of 2027 cycle.
Class profile
Who actually goes here.
From the most recent Common Data Set and IPEDS.
18.0%
% Pell-eligible
Federal Pell grant recipients
17.0%
% first-generation
First in family to attend college
71.0%
% in-state
Residents of the college's home state
23.0%
% URM
Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native combined
23.0%
Yield rate
Share of admitted students who enroll
93.0%
1st-to-2nd year retention
Freshmen who return as sophomores
84.0%
6-year grad rate
Graduate within 150% normal time
Demonstrated interest
Not considered
Visits, info sessions and opening emails don't move the needle here.
Peer colleges
Similar colleges to consider.
Similar selectivity
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
53.2% acceptance
Both admit around 53% of applicants, with 13k undergrads and a s campus — a close selectivity match.
Baylor University
Waco, TX
51.3% acceptance
Both admit around 51% of applicants, with 15k undergrads and a s campus — a close selectivity match.
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
53.8% acceptance
Both admit around 54% of applicants, with 16k undergrads and a u campus — a close selectivity match.
Cheaper alternatives
CUNY City College
New York, NY
60% acceptance
Similar selectivity (60% vs 52%) but out-of-state cost runs $15k — meaningfully less than $44k.
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
53.8% acceptance
Similar selectivity (54% vs 52%) but out-of-state cost runs $15k — meaningfully less than $44k.
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY
56.6% acceptance
Similar selectivity (57% vs 52%) but out-of-state cost runs $15k — meaningfully less than $44k.
Reaches above this college
Safer alternatives
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
65.3% acceptance
Same c setting in the Northeast, but higher admit rate (65% vs 52%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
66% acceptance
Same c setting in the Northeast, but higher admit rate (66% vs 52%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
77.7% acceptance
Same c setting in the Northeast, but higher admit rate (78% vs 52%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
Transfer pathways
Routes in from a community college.
From CT community colleges
articulation onlyUConn has a robust transfer pipeline through the Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) with all 12 Connecticut community colleges (now consolidated as CT State Community College). Students who complete an associate degree with a 3.0+ GPA in a GAP-aligned program receive guaranteed t…
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