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University of Connecticut is a public national university located in Storrs, Connecticut. University of Connecticut is moderately inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at University of Connecticut is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $72,460 10 years after enrolling, 4th in Connecticut, and in the top 10% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, University of Connecticut bachelor students earn 6% more than the national average. University of Connecticut is ranked 3rd in Connecticut.
University of Connecticut’s median net annual cost of $22,974 and average years to graduate of 4.3 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at University of Connecticut sorted by number of graduates - Economics, Psychology, Comms & Media Studies, Registered Nursing, Biology, Finance - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$22,974
Average years to graduate
4.3
Quantitative methods Mgmt.
Rank: #22
Economic score: 1.65
Computer Engineering
Rank: #102
Economic score: 1.75
Accounting
Rank: #115
Economic score: 1.86
Mechanical Engineering
Rank: #166
Economic score: 1.95
Marketing
Rank: #52
Economic score: 2.16
Medical Assisting Services
Rank: #2
Economic score: 3.29
Poli Sci/Government
Rank: #195
Economic score: 4.57
Human Development & Family
Rank: #30
Economic score: 5.67
English Language & Lit
Rank: #187
Economic score: 6.75
Zoology
Rank: #8
Economic score: 9.04
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at University of Connecticut - Quantitative methods Mgmt., Business Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, Social Work, Accounting, Public Administration - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Rank: #2
Economic score: 0.25
HR Management
Rank: #20
Economic score: 0.3
Registered Nursing
Rank: #105
Economic score: 0.35
Public Health
Rank: #10
Economic score: 0.39
Health & Fitness
Rank: #15
Economic score: 0.42
Communication disorder sciences
Rank: #58
Economic score: 0.63
Clinical / Counseling Psych
Rank: #27
Economic score: 0.75
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.3 years. 84% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at University of Connecticut is 17% higher than the state average, and 17% above the average for all national universities in the country.
At University of Connecticut, Pell Grant recipients represent 23% of the measured graduating class, 12% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at University of Connecticut graduates within 4.4 years.
University of Connecticut is in the top 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
University of Connecticut’s economic mobility score of 19.91 is calculated by adjusting the 1.35 economic score of lower-income students by the 23% pell grant recipients within the student body. University of Connecticut’s EMS of 19.91 ranks in the top 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 50%
The average Title IV recipient at University of Connecticut pays $22,974 a year, $12,100 less than the $35,074 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $22,974
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At University of Connecticut, 76% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $22,974 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 37% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $7,838. This is 17% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,247
Pell grants
$5,062
State grants
$3,633
Institutional grants
$13,786
University of Connecticut's moderately inclusive admissions are indicated by their 56% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 36,753 applicants, of which 20,433 were admitted and 3,663 enrolled. University of Connecticut doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
98%
83%
Female
53%
59%
First time
78%
59%
In-state
62%
68%
1st generation
27%
35%
White
53%
52%
Black
7%
14%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Asian
12%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
15%
12%