
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is the top-ranking public research university in New England, and is considered one of the best universities in the nation. UConn offers undergraduate degrees in more than 100 majors, graduate degrees in 86 areas of research and professional practice, and five professional degrees (J.D., LL.M., M.D., D.M.D., Pharm.D.)
UConn is a Carnegie Foundation Research University, and has a wide range of research activities in more than 100 research centers and institutes. Many of the research outcomes from the UConn drive business development and improve quality of life in the area and beyond.
The faculty at UConn has an excellent reputation, and there are many opportunities for student-faculty collaboration. There are many merit-based scholarships available.
History
The University of Connecticut was founded in 1881 as the "Storrs Agricultural School," thanks to the gift of property and money for equipment and supplies from brothers Charles and Augustus Storrs. The school opened with three faculty members and 12 students.
Later renamed the "University of Connecticut," the university has since grown to include 13 schools and colleges at its main campus in Storrs, as well as five regional campuses throughout Connecticut, and Schools of Law and Social Work in Hartford, and Schools of Medicine and Dentistry in Farmington.
Academics
The academic calendar for the University of Connecticut follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters, as well as summer "sessions."
Colleges and Schools
- College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- School of Business
- School of Dental Medicine
- Neag School of Education
- School of Engineering
- School of Fine Arts
- Graduate School
- School of Law
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture
- School of Social Work
Student Life
There are more than 400 student clubs and organizations on campus at the UConn, with many different interests represented. Students who wish to start their own student organization at UConn are encouraged to do so. There are many opportunities for involvement in leadership, community outreach and service, student government, intramural sports, cultural groups, and more. There are also many local chapters of national fraternities and sororities that are active on the UConn campus.
There are many student services available on the UConn campus, including career services, counseling and mental health services, health services, international affairs, study buddy program, and more.
On campus living is available, as well as a range of dining services.
Traditions
The UConn school colors are blue and white, and the school mascot is the husky dog.
Athletics
The UConn "Huskies" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
In addition to its main campus in Storrs, Connecticut, the University of Connecticut has five regional campuses in the cities of Avery Point, Greater Hartford, Stamford, Torrington and Waterbury. Additionally, UConn has a School of Law and Graduate Business Learning Center in Hartford, a School of Social Work at its Greater Hartford Campus, and a Health Center in Farmington.
Community Life
Public engagement is a major component of the University of Connecticut's mission. The university supports and encourages public service among its faculty and students, and has many outreach, service-learning and partnership programs and activities. UConn regularly collaborates with local businesses and organizations to make improvements that positively impact daily life in the metro areas around the Northeast and other regions.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants University of Connecticut accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
University of Connecticut has a total student population of about 27,000. The student body is made up of 70% undergraduate students and 14% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $18,900. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $70 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $11,000-$13,000
- Out-of-State: $32,000-$38,480
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $440-$530 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $1,300-$1,600 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 79% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 65% | $11,470 |
Receiving Student Loans | 51% | $7,338 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, University of Connecticut may offer services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children
Graduation Rates
University of Connecticut has a very high graduation rate when compared to similar schools nearby.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 68% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 13% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 2% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Coordinated Dietetics Program
- English Language Program
- Law Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Connecticut is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-A classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Big East Conference)
- Basketball (Big East Conference)
- Track and Field (Big East Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Big East Conference)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Animal Science (A, B, D, M)
- Agricultural Economics (B, D, M)
- Agriculture (B)
- Horticultural Science (A, B)
- Agronomy and Crop Science (B)
- Plant Sciences (D, M)
Architecture
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Molecular Biology (B, D, M)
- Animal Physiology (B)
- Pathology, Experimental Pathology (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Science (D, M)
- Ecology (B, D)
- Genetics (D, M)
- Marine Biology (B)
- Microbiology (D, M)
- Physiology (D, M)
- Conservation Biology (M)
- Biochemistry (D, M)
- Biophysics (B, D)
- Cell Biology and Histology (M)
- Human Genetics
- Genome Sciences, Genomics
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Neurobiology and Anatomy
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
- Accounting (B, C, D, M)
- Finance (B)
- Management Science (M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, D)
- Risk Management and Insurance (B)
- Commerce (B)
- Organizational and Nonprofit Management (C, M)
- Financial Planning (B)
- Real Estate (B)
- Human Resources (M)
- Information Systems (D)
- Project Management
- Investments and Securities
- Information Resources Management, Cio Training
- Knowledge Management
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
- Journalism (B)
- Multimedia (B, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (C, D, M)
- Education (C, D)
- Physical Education (B)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Special Education (B, D, M)
- Higher Education Administration (M)
- Mathematics Teacher Education (B)
- History Teacher Education (B)
- English and Language Arts Teacher Education (B)
- Educational and Instructional Media Design (D, M)
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services (C)
- Music Teacher Education (B)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (D)
- Adult and Continuing Education (C, D, M)
- Biology Teacher Education (B)
- French Language Teacher Education (B)
- Spanish Language Teacher Education (B)
- Chemistry Teacher Education (B)
- Educational Assessment, Testing and Measurement
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Science Teacher
- German Language Teacher Education
- Physics Teacher Education
- Earth Science Teacher Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Computer Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Materials Engineering (B, D, M)
- Engineering (M)
- Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering (B, D, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B)
- Engineering Physics (B)
- Systems Engineering
Engineering Technology
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology (C)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B, C)
- Area Studies (M)
- United States Studies (B)
- Latin American Studies (B)
- African-American Black Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B, M)
- Family Systems (D)
- Adult Development and Aging
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (B, D)
- German Language and Literature (B, D, M)
- Comparative Literature (D, M)
- Linguistics (B, D, M)
- French Language and Literature (B, D, M)
- Chinese Language and Literature (B)
- Italian Language and Literature (M)
- Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (B)
- Pharmacy (B, D)
- Medicine (D)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, D, M)
- Nursing Practice (D, M)
- Dentistry (D)
- Public Health (C, M)
- Healthcare Administration (B, M)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Dietetics (B)
- Dental Clinical Sciences (M)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Gene Therapy (B)
- Medical Technology (B)
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (D, M)
- Nursing Science (D)
- Medical Scientist (M)
- Audiology, Hearing Sciences (D)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (C)
- Adult Health Nurse (C)
- Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nurse (C)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Cytotechnology
- Cytogenetics, Genetics, Clinical Genetics Technology
- PreMed Studies
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition (B, D, M)
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies (D)
- Cultural Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
- Tax Law, Taxation (C)
- Legal Professions and Studies (C)
- United States Law, Legal Studies, Jurisprudence (M)
- Advanced Legal Research (M)
- Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Law
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Financial Mathematics (M)
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (B, D, M)
- Applied Mathematics (B, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental and Wildlife Management (B, M)
- Environmental Science (B)
- Environmental Studies (B)
- Natural Resources Management and Policy (D)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Polymer Chemistry (D)
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical (D, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D)
- Educational Psychology (C, D, M)
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics (B, C, D, M)
- Personality Psychology (D, M)
- Health Psychology (C)
- Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology (D, M)
- Developmental And Child Psychology (M)
- Social Psychology (D, M)
- Physiological Psychology, Psychobiology (D, M)
- Experimental Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (D, M)
- Public Administration (C, M)
- International Policy Analysis (C)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Economics (B, D, M)
- Political Science (B, C, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Urban Studies (B)
- Cartography and GIS (C)
- Geography (B, D, M)
- Political Science and Government (M)
- Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods (C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Music (B, D, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, M)
- Theatre Design and Technology (B)
- Acting (B)
- Music Performance (C, D)
- Art History (B)
- Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (B)
- Music History, Literature, and Theory (M)
- Arts, Entertainment,And Media Management, General
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Connecticut.
- Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, CT (7 miles away)
- Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT (28 miles away)
- United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT (31 miles away)
- Westfield State University in Westfield, MA (35 miles away)
- Worcester State College in Worcester, MA (38 miles away)
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