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UConn's Commonwealth Honors College offers small seminars, thesis research, and a dedicated residential community within a flagship state research university that has been dramatically transformed over the past two decades into a genuine national research powerhouse. UConn's programs in business, pharmacy, engineering, and agriculture benefit from the university's location in Connecticut's economic corridor between New York and Boston, providing access to internship and career opportunities with major insurance companies, pharmaceutical firms, and technology organizations. The university's $1.7 billion UConn 2000 investment in facilities and faculty has produced research programs of significantly higher quality than the university's national rankings typically suggest, making it one of the most underrated values in American public university education.
| Acceptance Rate | 49% (Selective) |
|---|---|
| GPA Range | 3.60-4.00 |
| SAT Range | 1190-1390 |
| ACT Range | 27-32 |
| Early Decision I | Nov 1 |
| Early Action | Nov 1 |
| Regular Decision | Jan 15 |
| Application Fee | $80 |
| Average Financial Aid | $33,000 |
| Need-Blind Admissions | No |
| Type | Research |
| US News Rank | #63 |
University of Connecticut typically admits students with a GPA in the 3.60-4.00 range (4.0 scale). International students should convert their grades using an AACRAO EDGE-based GPA calculator before applying.
With an acceptance rate of 49%, University of Connecticut is a selective institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1190-1390 on the SAT and 27-32 on the ACT.
The Regular Decision deadline is Jan 15. Use AdmissionsPedia's free Deadline Tracker to manage your complete application calendar.
Data sourced from official university websites, Common App, and QS/THE/US News rankings. Last updated: 2026. Disclaimer