Storrs, CT
The University of Connecticut traces its origin to 1881, when it opened as Storrs Agricultural School on land donated by brothers Charles and Augustus Storrs; it became Connecticut's land-grant college in 1893 and was renamed the University of Connecticut in 1939. UConn has held a Research I Carnegie Foundation classification since 1985 and comprises 14 schools and colleges, including its schools of law, medicine, and dental medicine.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from University of Connecticut's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 35% submitted SAT scores, 4% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on University of Connecticut's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $22,668 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).
Tuition & fees are University of Connecticut's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Connecticut takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
New England Tuition Break
Residents of the other New England states get a reduced out-of-state rate in approved majors. Which majors qualify depends on your home state.
University of Connecticut's published Tuition Break rate for 2026-27: $30,592 a year in tuition and fees (source).
Where do you stand against University of Connecticut's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Connecticut weighs your application
From University of Connecticut's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Connecticut weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Connecticut's acceptance rate?
University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT admits approximately 52% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Connecticut?
Per University of Connecticut's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1260–1420 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for University of Connecticut?
Per University of Connecticut's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 29–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does University of Connecticut cost?
University of Connecticut's total cost of attendance is reported at $39,426 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Connecticut offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Connecticut takes part in the New England Tuition Break, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Connecticut?
For 2026-27, University of Connecticut's tuition and required fees are $44,242 for out-of-state students and $21,574 for in-state students -- $22,668 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Connecticut?
University of Connecticut's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Connecticut require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Connecticut doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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