University of Connecticut

74.7

College Consensus
•AVERAGE: 69

71.7

Publisher Consensus
•AVERAGE: 58.7

77.6

Student Consensus
•AVERAGE: 76.9

Publisher Ratings

82.4

Wall Street Journal

77.7

U.S. News - National Universities

69.9

Forbes

Washington Monthly National

60.5

Wallethub

Student Reviews

U.S. News - Reviews

82.1

Unigo

Grad Reports

73.1

Niche

66.7

My Plan

Scores last updated on January 6, 2024

55%

Percent Admitted

73%

4-year Graduation Rate

27,003

Enrollment

16.0:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

$13,180

Average Undergraduate Students Aid

$19,434

In-State Tuition and Fees

$42,102

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

= Average

Sector

Public, 4-year or above

Carnegie Classification

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

The University of Connecticut is a public, 4-year school located in Storrs, CT, just 25 miles east of Hartford. Founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School, the name was changed in 1939 to the University of Connecticut as new education programs were added. The main campus covers 4400 acres and features traditional collegiate red brick architecture. UConn also includes satellite campuses in Groton (Avery Point) for National Undersea Research Center; Stamford primarily for Business; greater Hartford for Liberal Arts and Waterbury, CT. Among many notable alumni, active in politics, sports and entertainment are musician Moby and Doug Bernstein, co-founder of Melissa & Doug toy company.

Academic Programs

The University of Connecticut is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education and offers Bachelor’s Degrees, post-baccalaureate Certificates, Master’s Degrees, post-masters Certificates and Doctorates in over 100 fields of study. The largest programs on campus are in Healthcare, Business and Social Sciences. The university is comprised of 14 colleges and schools: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Graduate School, the Neag School of Education, the School of Nursing, the School of Business, the School of Dental Medicine, the School of Medicine, the School of Engineering, the School of Social Work, the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Law, and the School of Fine Arts. Per the Mission Statement, UConn is “dedicated to excellence demonstrated through national and international recognition. Through freedom of academic inquiry and expression, we create and disseminate knowledge by means of scholarly and creative achievements, graduate and professional education, and outreach. [W]e promote the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond.

Student Life

There are over 18,000 undergraduate students enrolled in the University of Connecticut, most of whom live on campus among the many residence halls, suites and apartments. There are many clubs and student organizations on campus, including club sports and intramurals. For the varsity athlete, the navy blue, white and gray Huskies, led by Jonathan the Husky, field teams in 14 sports and participate in NCAA Division I-A competition. Campus traditions include the annual OOzeball (Mud Volleyball) Tournament and painting one of the three Spirit Rocks for announcements, events and other school pride-related ideas occurs multiple times each year. Students are taught under the stated Vision of UConn: “With six campuses and several professional schools across the state, we approach our mission with a commitment to excellence, ethical action, and inclusiveness for which the four interdependent core values define our mission.” Innovation – dedicated to discovery breakthrough and foundational ideas; Leadership – cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and joy in lifelong learning; Global Engagement – promote sustainable development and a happy, healthy, and inclusive society; and Diversity – appreciate differences in one another as well as similarities.

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