University of Connecticut

Overview

University of Connecticut is a University institution located in Storrs, CT, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2131 Hillside Road, U-88
Storrs, CT  06269
United States

Contact Nathan Fuerst
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: beahusky@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-486-3137
Fax: 860-486-1476

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Animal/livestock Husbandry And Production
Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations, General
Horticultural Science
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Animal Physiology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Ecology
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Pathology/experimental Pathology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Financial Planning And Services
Insurance
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Earth Science Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist
Dietetics/dietitian
Gene/genetic Therapy
Health/health Care Administration/management
Nursing Practice
Pharmacy
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
International Policy Analysis
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Theatre Literature, History And Criticism

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

34,437

Applied

19,316

Accepted

18,917

Enrolled

Female Admissions

18,675

Females Applied

10,982

Females Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

15,762

Males Applied

8,334

Males Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

80

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	March 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	April 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	645	580	680
SAT Math	670	590	710
ACT Composite	29	27	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

15,030

In-state

37,698

Out-of-state

15,030

In-district

Fees

3,494

Full-time student fees

13,258

Room & board

7,238

Room only

Financial Aid

16,196

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,136

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,748

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,276

Avg. Loan Aid

9,532

Avg. Grant Aid

12,823

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

59%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

18,917

Total Undergrad students

10%

International Students

20%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.22%
Black or African American	6.67%
White or Caucasian	52.97%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	11.66%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.74%
Other	1.73%

Gender

Male (48.41%)

Female (51.59%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	25%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Husky WOW (Week of Welcome), Homecoming and Winter Weekend/One Ton Sundae

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1A
Golf	No	Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Lacrosse		Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,533

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,242

Part-time - 291

Male - 860

Female - 673