More selective than 18% of Connecticut colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
38% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Connecticut-Avery Point over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Connecticut-Avery Point SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Connecticut-Avery Point is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 610 |
| SAT math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1190 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Connecticut-Avery Point admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | 490–610 | 470–580 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | 500–610 | 480–600 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Connecticut-Avery Point compared with other Connecticut colleges?
University of Connecticut-Avery Point has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | 83% | 57% | $16,798 |
| 16 | University of Bridgeport | 83% | 41% | $27,807 |
| 17 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | 87% | 53% | $10,875 |
| 18 | Western Connecticut State University | 87% | 52% | $17,604 |
| 19 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | 88% | 62% | $13,807 |
| 20 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | 88% | 65% | $16,403 |
| 21 | Southern Connecticut State University | 91% | 50% | $20,857 |
| 22 | Mitchell College | 95% | 42% | $30,260 |
| 23 | University of Hartford | 96% | 54% | $30,282 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Connecticut colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Connecticut-Avery Point
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Connecticut-Avery Point admissions questions
What is the University of Connecticut-Avery Point acceptance rate?
University of Connecticut-Avery Point accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,077 of 1,245 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Connecticut-Avery Point require the SAT or ACT?
University of Connecticut-Avery Point requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 38% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
The middle 50% of University of Connecticut-Avery Point enrolled first-year students scored 960–1190 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (174 of 1,077).
Is University of Connecticut-Avery Point getting harder to get into?
University of Connecticut-Avery Point accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Connecticut-Avery Point overview