University of Connecticut Acceptance Rate
Storrs, Connecticut · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 46,645
- Admitted
- 25,164
- Yield
- 16.6%
- 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's acceptance rate has risen from 50% in 2014–15 to 53.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 31,280 to 46,645 (+49%) over that period.
Its 53.9% rate makes University of Connecticut more selective than about 81% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 70%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (58.7% for women vs 47.7% for men, a 11-point gap). University of Connecticut requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 16.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 31,280 | 15,629 | 50% | 3,588 |
| 2015–16 | 34,978 | 18,598 | 53.2% | 3,774 |
| 2016–17 | 35,980 | 17,560 | 48.8% | 3,822 |
| 2017–18 | 34,198 | 16,360 | 47.8% | 3,683 |
| 2018–19 | 34,886 | 17,015 | 48.8% | 3,749 |
| 2019–20 | 35,096 | 17,346 | 49.4% | 3,603 |
| 2020–21 | 34,437 | 19,316 | 56.1% | 3,825 |
| 2021–22 | 36,753 | 20,433 | 55.6% | 3,663 |
| 2022–23 | 40,894 | 22,293 | 54.5% | 4,069 |
| 2023–24 | 46,645 | 25,164 | 53.9% | 4,189 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 26,531 | 15,563 | 58.7% |
| Men | 20,114 | 9,601 | 47.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–700 | 37% |
| SAT Math | 600–720 | |
| ACT Composite | 29–33 | 4% |
How University of Connecticut compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Connecticut's acceptance rate?
University of Connecticut's acceptance rate is 53.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (25,164 admitted of 46,645 applicants).
Is University of Connecticut test optional?
University of Connecticut requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Connecticut?
University of Connecticut received 46,645 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 25,164.
What SAT score do you need for University of Connecticut?
Admitted students at University of Connecticut typically scored 610–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–720 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Connecticut getting harder to get into?
University of Connecticut has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 50% in 2014–15 to 53.9% 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: uconn.edu/.