University of Connecticut acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UConn's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
UConn acceptance rate by year
32,369 of 59,553 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 52.4% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 59,553 | 32,369 | 54.4% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 55,479 | 29,065 | 52.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 46,645 | 25,164 | 53.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 40,894 | 22,293 | 54.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 36,753 | 20,433 | 55.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 34,437 | 19,316 | 56.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 35,096 | 17,346 | 49.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 34,886 | 17,015 | 48.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 34,198 | 16,360 | 47.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 35,980 | 17,560 | 48.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 34,978 | 18,598 | 53.2% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
UConn deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or Coalition Application. Checked October 24, 2026 on UConn's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions Begins mid-December
- Priority deadline Apply by Decisions —
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Begins early March
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at UConn
Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at UConn
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What UConn weighs
From section C7 of UConn's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Considered
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
Waitlist
UConn waitlist
4,365 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 1,158 accepted it, and 85 were admitted from it (7.3% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What UConn costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UConn's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to UConn's 54.4%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about UConn admissions
What is UConn's acceptance rate?
UConn admitted 32,369 of 59,553 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 54.4%. That is up from 52.4% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is UConn test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. UConn is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are UConn's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Priority deadline: December 1, 2026; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check UConn's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for UConn?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1260–1420 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 35% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1420 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Does applying early decision help at UConn?
For Fall 2025, UConn admitted 46.6% of 1,442 early decision applicants, compared with 54.4% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Connecticut Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- UConn first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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