University of Connecticut Admission
Acceptance Rate
52.39%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.41%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,478
SAT Scores
1,340
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 55,479 students have applied and 29,065 students have allowed to admit to University of Connecticut (Acceptance rate: 52.39%). UConn's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.41 % where 4,478 students have finally enrolled out of 29,065 admitted students.
UConn acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and University of Wisconsin-Madison, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 46.74%).
UConn enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.36%).
How to Apply to University of Connecticut
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UConn. UConn offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.uconn.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.uconn.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.uconn.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://financialaid.uconn.edu/pricecalc/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://veterans.uconn.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://heoa.uconn.edu/ |
| Disability Service | https://csd.uconn.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UConn and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Connecticut is 1,340 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Connecticut is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,412). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | 1,340 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,412 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut | 1,139 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Connecticut, 1,613 students submitted SAT scores (36% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,340 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 670 | 710 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 670 | 730 |
| Total | 1,210 | 1,340 | 1,440 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Connecticut, 214 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 29 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 32 |
UConn Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Connecticut. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |