University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut Overview

University of Connecticut is a public, state school in a rural setting in Storrs, Connecticut. UConn was founded in 1881 and now enrolls around 27,215 students a year, including 18,917 undergrads. UConn offers on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 70% of students spend their weekends on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at UConn! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of UConn's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? UConn students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? UConn has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? UConn has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UConn on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at UConn on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to UConn for Fall 2022 is January 15. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by March 1.

Is UConn a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what UConn offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for University of Connecticut

It is moderately difficult to get into UConn. Around 56% of applicants get into UConn each year. Out of 34,437 applications received in 2021, 19,316 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UConn

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 93% of students who start at UConn return the next year.UConn's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 83%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for UConn Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 82% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with UConn directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

UConn's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. UConn's endowment was valued at $367 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UConn

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. UConn meets 59% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend UConn full-time are awarded $16,136 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $29,217 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UConn. Based on this information, how does UConn sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is UConn a good school for you?

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Where is University of Connecticut Located?

UConn is located in the rural setting of Storrs, Connecticut.

If you want to see UConn for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 84 to Storrs, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UConn and Storrs are like without leaving home.

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