University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut 06269
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
University of Connecticut is a public institution in Storrs with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1338, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 19.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
84% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,997 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,886.
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History & Fun Facts
- •1903 UConn was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School.
- •The Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station was founded in 1887.
- •Women began attending classes in 1891 and were officially admitted in 1893, the same year that it became Connecticut's land-grant college and was renamed Storrs Agricultural College.
- •In 1899, the name changed again to Connecticut Agricultural College, and, in 1933, to Connecticut State College.
Source: Wikipedia
Notable Alumni
Ray Allen
NBA Hall of Fame basketball player
Sue Bird
WNBA legend and Olympic gold medalist
Chris Murphy
U.S. Senator from Connecticut
Meg Ryan
Academy Award-nominated actress
David Lee
Nobel Prize winner in Physics
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1338
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
November 1
Regular Decision
January 15
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$18,610
Academics
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Programs (309)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
91%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
126
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CT state average
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Nearby Attractions
UConn Dairy Barwalkable
Famous ice cream made on campus
Hartford
State capital with museums and cultural attractions
Mystic Seaport
Maritime museum and historic village
Boston
Major city with professional sports and entertainment
Days out near Storrs
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