What University of Connecticut costs
University of Connecticut charges $21,044 a year in published tuition and fees for Connecticut residents, about $10,522 a semester, and $43,712 a year for students from other states, about $21,856 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $39,426 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $23,512 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of Connecticut
For fall 2024, University of Connecticut received 55,479 applications and admitted 29,065 students, and 4,478 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1210 and 1440.
What University of Connecticut students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Connecticut (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 399 |
| Economics | 360 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 271 |
| Finance | 252 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 242 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 200 |
| Computer Science | 195 |
| Political Science and Government | 183 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Connecticut
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, Connecticut: about 6 miles away
- Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut: about 23 miles away
- University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut: about 24 miles away
- Western New England University, Springfield, Massachusetts: about 25 miles away
- Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts: about 26 miles away
- Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut: about 27 miles away
Colleges like University of Connecticut
Large public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio: 19,633 undergraduates
- Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina: 19,444 undergraduates
- Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan: 18,854 undergraduates
- Washington State University, Pullman, Washington: 21,099 undergraduates
- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi: 18,397 undergraduates
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Lists that include University of Connecticut
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- Large Public Universities: 124 Compared
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- Small-Town and Rural Colleges: 176 Compared
- Large Public Universities in the Northeast: 12 Compared
- Colleges with Big-Time Sports in the Northeast: 10 Compared
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FAQ
What is University of Connecticut's acceptance rate? 52.4% for fall 2024: 29,065 of 55,479 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Connecticut? $21,044 a year for in-state students and $43,712 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Connecticut? About 19,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of Connecticut students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1210–1440.
What is the campus setting at University of Connecticut? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Connecticut (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Connecticut
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
