More selective than 73% of Connecticut colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
37% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Connecticut 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.
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University of Connecticut 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 is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 710 |
| SAT math | 600 | 730 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1210 | 1440 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Connecticut admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 52% | 610–710 | 600–730 | 28–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 54% | 610–700 | 600–720 | 29–33 | 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 compared with other Connecticut colleges?
University of Connecticut has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | United States Coast Guard Academy | 22% | 93% | — |
| 4 | Trinity College | 29% | 84% | $34,832 |
| 5 | Fairfield University | 33% | 84% | $48,095 |
| 6 | Connecticut College | 37% | 82% | $36,175 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut | 52% | 83% | $25,097 |
| 8 | Albertus Magnus College | 59% | 51% | $34,028 |
| 9 | University of New Haven | 60% | 63% | $34,192 |
| 10 | Sacred Heart University | 65% | 73% | $46,174 |
| 11 | Quinnipiac University | 72% | 76% | $40,675 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Connecticut colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Connecticut
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Connecticut admissions questions
What is the University of Connecticut acceptance rate?
University of Connecticut accepts 52% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 25,164 of 46,645 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Connecticut require the SAT or ACT?
University of Connecticut requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 37% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Connecticut?
The middle 50% of University of Connecticut enrolled first-year students scored 1210–1440 on the SAT and 28–33 on the ACT. 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?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,189 of 25,164).
Is University of Connecticut getting harder to get into?
University of Connecticut accepted 52% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 54% 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 overview