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University of Connecticut (UCONN)
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- Storrs, CT 06269
- OPEID College Code: 00141700
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- General Phone: (860) 486-2000
- President: Philip E Austin
- Website: www.uconn.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 23,692
- College Alias: UCONN
- College Mascot: Huskies

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UCONN Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $70.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 9,739 | 11,366 | 21,105 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,717 (48%) | 5,712 (50%) | 10,429 (49%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,490 (32%) | 1,689 (30%) | 3,179 (30%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,081 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 540 | 17% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 660 |
| SAT ® Writing | 540 | 640 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 55% | 14% | 40% | 50% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,071 | $4,103 | $3,387 | $6,746 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 83 | 87 | 78 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,565 | 4,742 | 3,498 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,852 | $8,362 | $7,912 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,796 | $21,562 | $20,416 |
| Books and Supplies | $726 | $726 | $725 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,850 | $8,266 | $7,848 |
| Other Expenses | $2,226 | $2,226 | $2,225 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,850 | $8,266 | $7,848 |
| Other Expenses | $2,226 | $2,226 | $2,225 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,226 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,654 | $19,580 | $18,710 |
| Out of State | $34,598 | $32,780 | $31,214 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,654 | $19,580 | $18,710 |
| Out of State | $34,598 | $32,780 | $31,214 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,578 | $11,088 | $10,637 |
| Out of State | $25,522 | $24,288 | $23,141 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $23,919 | $47,764 |
| Medical School | $26,827 | $49,463 |
| Pharmacy School | $17,138 | $34,688 |
| Law School | $18,196 | $37,636 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 23,692 Undergraduate: 16,348 Graduate: 6,425 Professional: 919
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 11,516 Female: 12,176
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,004 Female: 8,344
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,048 Female: 3,377
- Professional Gender Male: 464 Female: 455
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 19,926 Part-Time: 3,766
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 15,615 Part-Time: 733
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,618 Part-Time: 2,807
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 693 Part-Time: 226
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,416 | 6% |
| American Indian | 85 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,230 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,534 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1,104 | 5% |
| White | 15,276 | 64% |
| Unknown | 3,047 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 543 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,617 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,985 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,547 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,780 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,352 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 753 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 753 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 347 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,555 | 4,288 | 267 |
| Faculty Status | 1,351 | 1,317 | 34 |
| Tenured Faculty | 830 | 826 | 4 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,314 | - | 2,314 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,328 | 1,294 | 34 |
| Primarily Instruction | 21 | - | 21 |
| Primarily Research | 41 | 30 | 11 |
| Primarily Public Service | 33 | 31 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 102 | 101 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 2,097 | 1,895 | 202 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,028 | 998 | 30 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 326 | 306 | 20 |
| Skilled Crafts | 125 | 125 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 544 | 535 | 9 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $96,492 (1,233) | $103,167 (792) | $84,506 (441) |
| Professor | $127,452 (437) | $129,997 (338) | $118,761 (99) |
| Associate Professor | $87,912 (390) | $90,034 (244) | $84,365 (146) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,546 (311) | $75,706 (167) | $68,882 (144) |
| Instructor | $62,907 (47) | $68,420 (25) | $56,642 (22) |
| Lecturer | $72,391 (48) | $80,421 (18) | $67,573 (30) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $96,492 (1,233) | $103,167 (792) | $84,506 (441) |
| Professor | $127,452 (437) | $129,997 (338) | $118,761 (99) |
| Associate Professor | $87,912 (390) | $90,034 (244) | $84,365 (146) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,546 (311) | $75,706 (167) | $68,882 (144) |
| Instructor | $62,907 (47) | $68,420 (25) | $56,642 (22) |
| Lecturer | $72,391 (48) | $80,421 (18) | $67,573 (30) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $7,751,860 | $3,746,656 | $4,005,204 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 48% | 52% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 689 | 344 | 345 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 592 | 298 | 294 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 37 | 23 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 175 | 81 | 94 |
| Field Hocky | 24 | - | 24 |
| Football | 102 | 102 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 53 | 30 | 23 |
| Lacrosse | 27 | - | 27 |
| Rowing | 61 | - | 61 |
| Soccer | 56 | 30 | 26 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 58 | 24 | 34 |
| Tennis | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $420,883 | $208,498 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $104,503 | $64,240 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 71 | 37 | 34 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Rowing | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 93%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 74% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 71% |
| Female | 78% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 65% |
| American Indian | 83% |
| Black | 64% |
| Asian | 77% |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| White | 76% |
| Unknown | 74% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 54% |
| 5 Years | 71% |
| 6 Years | 74% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 12 | 12 |
| Drug Related | 85 | 177 |
| Liquor Related | 84 | 90 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 17 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 5 |
| Burglary | 39 | 37 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Arson | 3 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 24 | 22 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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