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University of Connecticut
Explore admissions details for University of Connecticut, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut is a public institution in Storrs, CT. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, University of Connecticut is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 54%. Reported student size is about 19,147, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
University of Connecticut is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether University of Connecticut should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
54%
Average SAT
1,338
Average ACT
30
Student Size
19,147
In-State Tuition
$20,366
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,034
University of Connecticut Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
University of Connecticut sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 54%. The average SAT shown here is 1,338, and the midpoint ACT composite is 30. Graduation rate is 83%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For University of Connecticut, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
54%
Graduation Rate
83%
SAT Average
1,338
ACT Composite
30
SAT Reading
655
SAT Math
675
Graduation Rate
83%
Control
Public
University of Connecticut Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
University of Connecticut reports in-state tuition of $20,366 and out-of-state tuition of $43,034. Average net price is $22,886, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $36,572 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $21,500.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This University of Connecticut cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$20,366
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,034
Average Net Price
$22,886
Attendance Cost
$36,572
Average Net Price
$22,886
Cost of Attendance
$36,572
Median Debt
$21,500
University of Connecticut Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
University of Connecticut enrolls about 19,147 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $73,997.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this University of Connecticut profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
19,147
Median Earnings
$73,997
University of Connecticut GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from University of Connecticut. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether University of Connecticut looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
University of Connecticut is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to University of Connecticut Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether University of Connecticut belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare University of Connecticut with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
University of Connecticut GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
University of Connecticut Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at University of Connecticut?
University of Connecticut currently shows an acceptance rate of 54% in this dataset.
How competitive is University of Connecticut?
University of Connecticut is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for University of Connecticut?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does University of Connecticut cost?
University of Connecticut reports in-state tuition of $20,366, out-of-state tuition of $43,034, and an average net price of $22,886.
What test scores are shown for University of Connecticut?
University of Connecticut shows an average SAT of 1,338 and an ACT composite midpoint of 30.
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