Chances of getting into University of Connecticut
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
47.8%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into UConn and can I get accepted? The school has a 48% acceptance rate ranking it #6 in Connecticut for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 16,360 out of 34,198 applicants were admitted making UConn a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 16 percent. Only 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1280-1440Applicants Submitting SAT
82%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 650 |
| SAT Math 25th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1280 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 700 |
| SAT Math 75th | 740 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1440 |
| Average SAT Score | 1360 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Connecticut?
University of Connecticut typically requires applicants to be in the top 14 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1280 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1200. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1360 out of 1600. The school ranks #3 in Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 82 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1440 and Above | Good | >61% |
| 1360 to 1440 | Avg + | 48%-61% |
| 1280 to 1360 | Avg - | 35%-48% |
| 1200 to 1280 | Reach | 24%-35% |
| Less than 1200 | Low | <24% |
UConn ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
26-31Applicants Submitting ACT
33%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 25 |
| ACT Math 25th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 26 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 33 |
| ACT Math 75th | 32 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 31 |
| Average ACT Score | 28 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UConn?
Admission data indicates that UConn regularly accepts students with ACT's of 26 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 18 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 24 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 31 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #3 in Connecticut for highest average ACT composite score. 33 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Connecticut.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 31 and Above | Good | >64% |
| 28 to 31 | Avg + | 48%-64% |
| 26 to 28 | Avg - | 38%-48% |
| 24 to 26 | Reach | 28%-38% |
| Less than 24 | Low | <28% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
University of Connecticut has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
High School Class Rank
72% of University of Connecticut freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 45% |
| Top 25% of class | 72% |
| Top 50% of class | 97% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 3% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 18,104 | 16,094 | 34,198 |
| Accepted | 7,387 | 8,973 | 16,360 |
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 56% | 48% |
| Enrolled | 1,899 | 1,784 | 3,683 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 26% | 20% | 23% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Jan 15, 2020Days left to Apply
114Applicants have 114 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to UConn before the Jan 15 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Oct 18 |
| Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
| Dec 7 | Dec 20 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Nov 14 |
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Connecticut and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=129020 IPEDS survey data for University of Connecticut.
