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University of Connecticut-Stamford Admission Requirements

Stamford, Connecticut

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Chances of getting into University of Connecticut Stamford

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
76%
Admission Difficulty for University of Connecticut Stamford
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into University of Connecticut-Stamford and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is 76%.  It ranks #13 in Connecticut for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Connecticut Stamford is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 4,299 out of 5,673 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 51 percent on standardized admission tests. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Connecticut Stamford you should:

  • Score 1150 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to University of Connecticut Stamford. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

University of Connecticut-Stamford SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1040-1260
Applicants Submitting SAT 
34%
SAT Scores for University of Connecticut Stamford
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 530
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1040
SAT Scores for University of Connecticut Stamford
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1260
Average SAT Score 1150

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Connecticut Stamford?

University of Connecticut Stamford is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "recommended".

Students who get into University of Connecticut Stamford score in the top 53 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1040-1260.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Connecticut Stamford admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1260 and Above Good >86%
1150 to 1260 Avg + 76%-86%
1040 to 1150 Avg - 62%-76%
930 to 1040 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 930 Low <47%
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University of Connecticut-Stamford ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
3%
ACT Scores for University of Connecticut Stamford
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for University of Connecticut Stamford
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 28
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Connecticut-Stamford?

University of Connecticut Stamford is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "recommended".

University of Connecticut-Stamford regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Connecticut Stamford admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >87%
24 to 29 Avg + 76%-87%
20 to 24 Avg - 64%-76%
16 to 20 Reach 50%-64%
Less than 16 Low <50%
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University of Connecticut-Stamford GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

University of Connecticut Stamford has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Connecticut Stamford admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,095 2,578 5,673
Accepted 2,349 1,950 4,299
Acceptance Rate 76% 76% 76%
Enrolled 354 410 764
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 21% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Connecticut Stamford is $80.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Connecticut Stamford and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Connecticut Stamford Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Connecticut Stamford
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=436836 IPEDS survey data for University of Connecticut Stamford.

FAQs

Does University of Connecticut Stamford prefer SAT or ACT?

34% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Connecticut-Stamford. 3% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Connecticut Stamford?

76% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Connecticut-Stamford. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Connecticut Stamford?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1040 and 1260. 34% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Connecticut Stamford?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 29. 3% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.