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Your chances of getting into University of Connecticut Tri Campus

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

87%
Admission Difficulty for University of Connecticut Tri Campus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is 87%.  Its admission rate is the 24th lowest in Connecticut.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and can you get accepted?

University of Connecticut Tri Campus is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,860 out of the 2,137 who applied were admitted.

13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?

87% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

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

  • Score 1080 on the SAT

University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

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

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University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

960-1190

Applicants Submitting SAT 

43%
SAT Scores for University of Connecticut Tri Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 470
Composite 25th Percentile 960
SAT Scores for University of Connecticut Tri Campus
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 610
Math 75th Percentile 580
Composite 75th Percentile 1190
Average SAT Score 1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Connecticut Tri Campus?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is 1080 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 960-1190. Students who get into University of Connecticut Tri Campus score in the top 68 percent of all SAT test takers..  University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ranks #16 in the state of Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1080 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 960 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 960, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 840, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 43 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1075, you have around a 87% chance of being admitted. A 1190 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 93% chance of getting in.

University of Connecticut Tri Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1190 and Above Good >93%
1075 to 1190 Avg + 87%-93%
960 to 1075 Avg - 78%-87%
845 to 960 Reach 65%-78%
Less than 845 Low <65%
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University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

1%
ACT Scores for University of Connecticut Tri Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for University of Connecticut Tri Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Connecticut Tri Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,113 1,024 2,137
Accepted 973 887 1,860
Acceptance Rate 87% 87% 87%
Enrolled 122 121 243
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 14% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

University of Connecticut Tri Campus Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Connecticut Tri Campus
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to University of Connecticut Tri Campus often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=436818 IPEDS survey data for University of Connecticut Tri Campus.

Last updated February 24, 2025