At a glance
Average net price
$25,097
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
83.3%
Admission rate
52%
Undergrad size
19,835
In-state tuition
$21,044
Out-of-state tuition
$43,712
Cost of attendance
$39,426
Median earnings (10y)
$73,997
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,348
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 92.5%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (30%), social sciences (25%), humanities & arts (17%).
- STEM30%
- Health11%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services4%
- Business12.7%~2,517 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences12.0%~2,386 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Health professions11.4%~2,267 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering11.1%~2,198 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,753 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.3%~1,450 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication6.8%~1,357 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.9%~968 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics3.2%~633 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture2.9%~575 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education2.8%~561 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~413 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.1%~411 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.8%~361 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~361 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~347 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~238 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~214 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.1%~214 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~210 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~192 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture0.3%~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 810 | $32,079 | $23,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 774 | $47,530 | $22,907 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 520 | $63,392 | $20,399 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 501 | $93,087 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 485 | $35,353 | $24,068 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 484 | $70,444 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Bachelor's | 423 | $29,511 | $22,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 369 | $33,631 | $22,375 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 347 | $29,040 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 345 | $68,876 | $23,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 343 | $102,306 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 310 | $32,092 | $23,059 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 307 | $29,218 | $24,500 |
| Law. | First professional | 304 | $67,062 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 304 | $49,675 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 279 | $47,654 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 248 | $42,075 | $22,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 246 | $71,033 | $25,000 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 232 | $27,868 | $23,750 |
| Public Health. | Graduate certificate | 219 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 219 | $65,893 | $21,898 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 212 | $27,713 | $24,529 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 210 | $60,981 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 210 | $51,531 | $21,889 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 202 | $54,011 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 194 | $50,340 | $21,399 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 191 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 180 | $31,857 | $22,692 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 168 | $66,943 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 161 | $18,357 | $25,000 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 161 | $71,802 | $20,108 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 159 | $62,972 | $23,825 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 158 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 155 | $72,181 | $27,000 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 154 | $68,050 | $26,157 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 153 | $48,001 | $20,150 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 149 | $25,314 | $23,515 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 149 | $62,219 | $26,974 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 141 | $26,434 | $22,470 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 138 | $32,981 | $22,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut is a very large institution located in Storrs, Connecticut, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 19,835 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Connecticut — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,097 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $21,044 for in-state students and $43,712 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $39,426 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 83.3%, a strong completion outcome. 92.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $73,997 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Connecticut confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (30% of credentials), social sciences (25% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Connecticut accepts 52% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,348. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Storrs, Connecticut (town), University of Connecticut draws students from across Connecticut and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Connecticut
Q.How much does University of Connecticut cost?
The average net price at University of Connecticut is $25,097 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $39,426.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Connecticut?
University of Connecticut has a 6-year graduation rate of 83.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Connecticut?
University of Connecticut admits 52% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Connecticut graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Connecticut graduate earns $73,997 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Connecticut?
Published tuition is $21,044 in-state and $43,712 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Connecticut located?
University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, Connecticut (ZIP 06269).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Connecticut at their official website.