University of Connecticut Stamford

Overview

The University of Connecticut-Stamford, located just 40 minutes from New York City, offers a diverse and urban campus atmosphere within the southern end of Connecticut. Established in 1951, it serves as a regional campus of the University of Connecticut system, providing students with a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Known for its business, digital media and design, and psychological sciences programs, UConn-Stamford offers a solid academic profile in a personalized learning environment. While the university maintains a more selective admissions process, it is designed to accommodate a mix of traditional and non-traditional students. The Stamford campus features modern facilities and recently expanded its on-campus housing options to include university-sponsored apartments, accommodating the needs of a growing residential student body. Not primarily recognized for its athletic program, UConn-Stamford focuses on its academic and cultural offerings, leveraging its proximity to a major metropolitan area to enhance educational and professional opportunities for its students.

In the most recent statistical year 4,526 prospective students applied, and 4,172 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 657 enrolled in the school.  2,105 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 192 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $15,672 plus fees of $978. University of Connecticut-Stamford is ranked 643 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.