University of Connecticut - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of Connecticut

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

53.9%

Admission Difficulty for University of Connecticut
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very High
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UConn is 53.9%. Its admission rate is the 7th lowest in Connecticut.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UConn and can you get accepted?

UConn is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 25,164 out of the 46,645 who applied were admitted.

University of Connecticut typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.74. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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54% 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.

Admission Requirements in Brief

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

Have a high school GPA of 3.74 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1320 on the SAT
Score 31 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

UConn GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.74*

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into University of Connecticut?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into UConn are to have around a 3.74 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UConn accepts 54% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at UConn is 3.74 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #5 in Connecticut for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.74 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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UConn SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1210-1420

Applicants Submitting SAT

37%

SAT Scores for University of Connecticut
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	610
Math 25th Percentile	600
Composite 25th Percentile	1210

SAT Scores for University of Connecticut
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	700
Math 75th Percentile	720
Composite 75th Percentile	1420
Average SAT Score	1320

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at UConn is 1320 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1210-1420. Students who get into University of Connecticut score in the top 23 percent of all SAT test takers.. UConn ranks #5 in the state of Connecticut and #172 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1320 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. UConn regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1210 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1210, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1100, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 37 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1320 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 1315, you have around a 54% chance of being admitted. A 1420 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 69% chance of getting in.

University of Connecticut admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1420 and Above	Good	>69%
1315 to 1420	Avg +	54%-69%
1210 to 1315	Avg -	38%-54%
1105 to 1210	Reach	25%-38%
Less than 1105	Low	<25%

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UConn ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

29-33

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for University of Connecticut
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	28
Math 25th Percentile	26
Composite 25th Percentile	29

ACT Scores for University of Connecticut
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	35
Math 75th Percentile	32
Composite 75th Percentile	33
Average ACT Score	31

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into UConn?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to UConn is 31, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 29 and 33. The school ranks #4 in Connecticut and #87 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 31. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 29 and score in the score in the top 9 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 27.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Connecticut.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into UConn for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 31 score has around 54% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 69% with a 33 ACT score.

University of Connecticut admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33 and Above	Good	>69%
31 to 33	Avg +	54%-69%
29 to 31	Avg -	38%-54%
27 to 29	Reach	25%-38%
Less than 27	Low	<25%

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High School Class Rank

81% of University of Connecticut freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Connecticut students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	43.12%
Top 25% of class	80.84%
Top 50% of class	97%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

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

University of Connecticut admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	26,531	20,114	46,645
Accepted	15,563	9,601	25,164
Acceptance Rate	59%	48%	54%
Enrolled	2,485	1,704	4,189
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	18%	17%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

University of Connecticut 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
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because UConn is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.74 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1320 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1420 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 31 on the ACT places you in a strong position.