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Your chances of getting into University of Connecticut Tri Campus

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

83%
Admission Difficulty for University of Connecticut Tri Campus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is 83%.  Its admission rate is the 20th 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, 1,199 out of the 1,445 who applied were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 64 percent on standardized admission tests. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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

83% 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 1120 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

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

Test Optional

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

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1010-1230

Applicants Submitting SAT 

47%
SAT Scores for University of Connecticut Tri Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 510
Math 25th Percentile 500
Composite 25th Percentile 1010
SAT Scores for University of Connecticut Tri Campus
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 620
Math 75th Percentile 610
Composite 75th Percentile 1230
Average SAT Score 1120

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 1120 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1010-1230. Students who get into University of Connecticut Tri Campus score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers..  University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ranks #12 in the state of Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1120 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1010, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 900, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Connecticut Tri Campus is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "recommended".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 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 1120, you have around a 83% chance of being admitted. A 1230 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

University of Connecticut Tri Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >90%
1120 to 1230 Avg + 83%-90%
1010 to 1120 Avg - 72%-83%
900 to 1010 Reach 57%-72%
Less than 900 Low <57%
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University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for University of Connecticut Tri Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 14
Math 25th Percentile 18
Composite 25th Percentile 17
ACT Scores for University of Connecticut Tri Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 26
Math 75th Percentile 29
Composite 75th Percentile 29
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 29.  The school ranks #12 in Connecticut for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 11.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Connecticut Tri Campus.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Connecticut Tri Campus is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "recommended".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 83% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 29 ACT score.

University of Connecticut Tri Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >90%
23 to 29 Avg + 83%-90%
17 to 23 Avg - 72%-83%
11 to 17 Reach 57%-72%
Less than 11 Low <57%
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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 763 682 1,445
Accepted 635 564 1,199
Acceptance Rate 83% 83% 83%
Enrolled 138 134 272
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 22% 24% 23%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 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 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 Tri Campus
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=436818 IPEDS survey data for University of Connecticut Tri Campus.

FAQs

Does University of Connecticut Tri Campus prefer SAT or ACT?

47% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus. 2% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Connecticut Tri Campus?

83% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus. 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 Tri Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1010 and 1230. The average SAT score is 1120. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Connecticut Tri Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 29. The average ACT score is 23. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.