University of Connecticut-Avery Point Acceptance Rate
Groton, Connecticut · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,245
- Admitted
- 1,077
- Yield
- 16.2%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Connecticut-Avery Point's acceptance rate has risen from 63.9% in 2014–15 to 86.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 194 to 1,245 (+542%) over that period.
Its 86.5% rate makes University of Connecticut-Avery Point more selective than about 28% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 4%.
University of Connecticut-Avery Point requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 16.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 194 | 124 | 63.9% | 74 |
| 2015–16 | 251 | 151 | 60.2% | 83 |
| 2016–17 | 242 | 151 | 62.4% | 80 |
| 2017–18 | 1,096 | 1,032 | 94.2% | 215 |
| 2018–19 | 959 | 883 | 92.1% | 201 |
| 2019–20 | 894 | 842 | 94.2% | 196 |
| 2020–21 | 873 | 823 | 94.3% | 219 |
| 2021–22 | 1,018 | 819 | 80.5% | 209 |
| 2022–23 | 1,124 | 1,095 | 97.4% | 182 |
| 2023–24 | 1,245 | 1,077 | 86.5% | 174 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 602 | 524 | 87% |
| Men | 643 | 553 | 86% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–610 | 38% |
| SAT Math | 480–600 |
How University of Connecticut compares
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Frequently asked
What is University of Connecticut-Avery Point's acceptance rate?
University of Connecticut-Avery Point's acceptance rate is 86.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,077 admitted of 1,245 applicants).
Is University of Connecticut-Avery Point test optional?
University of Connecticut-Avery Point requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
University of Connecticut-Avery Point received 1,245 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,077.
What SAT score do you need for University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
Admitted students at University of Connecticut-Avery Point typically scored 500–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Connecticut-Avery Point getting harder to get into?
University of Connecticut-Avery Point has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63.9% in 2014–15 to 86.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: averypoint.uconn.edu/.