# University of Connecticut: SAT Scores & Admissions Data Source: https://1600.now/college/university-of-connecticut --- ## University of Connecticut SAT scores and admissions Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) Storrs, CT · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 1210–1440 · Range midpoint ~1330 Acceptance rate: 52% Enrollment: 19,835 ACT middle 50%: 28–33 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### How University of Connecticut compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #62 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #3 of 4 in CT. - Its 52% acceptance rate is more selective than 71% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool. - Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Math (680 Math vs 660 Reading and Writing). - Median earnings 10 years after entry ($73,997) are $10,931 above the $63,066 median across that pool. - Out-of-state students pay $22,668 more per year than in-state students ($43,712 vs $21,044). National SAT rank: #62 of 197 SAT rank in CT: #3 of 4 More selective than: 71% of ranked colleges Earnings vs national median: +$10,931 ### What the numbers say about University of Connecticut - The reported middle 50% spans 230 points, from 1210 to 1440. A planning score near or above 1480 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee. - The reported section midpoints are 660 Reading and Writing and 680 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split. - The Scorecard snapshot reports a 52% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability. - Reported outcomes include a 83% completion rate and $73,997 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation. [Understand a 1330 SAT score](https://1600.now/sat-score/1330) [Plan for a 1500](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1500-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://uconn.edu/) ### Tuition and outcomes Tuition (in-state): $21,044 Tuition (out-of-state): $43,712 Median earnings 10 years after entry: $73,997 4-year completion rate (150% time): 83% Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. [Read the methodology](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### How your SAT score lines up The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between **1210** and **1440**. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate. - **1480 SAT planning target:** Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee. - **1440 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **1330 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **1210 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range. At or above 1440 Strong relative score At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores. 1210–1430 Within the reported range Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record. Below 1210 Below the reported range Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### Colleges with similar SAT scores Ranked by proximity to University of Connecticut's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Fairfield University](https://1600.now/college/fairfield-university) | Fairfield, CT | 1260–1390 | 33% | | [University of Maryland-Baltimore County](https://1600.now/college/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county) | Baltimore, MD | 1240–1420 | 72% | | [University of Alabama at Birmingham](https://1600.now/college/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham) | Birmingham, AL | 1210–1450 | 88% | | [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](https://1600.now/college/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus) | University Park, PA | 1240–1420 | 61% | | [The University of the South](https://1600.now/college/the-university-of-the-south) | Sewanee, TN | 1260–1390 | 57% | | [Clemson University](https://1600.now/college/clemson-university) | Clemson, SC | 1240–1410 | 38% | ### Questions about University of Connecticut #### What SAT score do I need for University of Connecticut? University of Connecticut's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1210–1440, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1480 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff. #### What is University of Connecticut's acceptance rate? University of Connecticut's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 52%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend University of Connecticut? Historical annual in-state tuition is approximately $21,044 and out-of-state is approximately $43,712. These figures exclude room, board, and fees. #### Is University of Connecticut test-optional? The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked University of Connecticut's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply. Official site: [uconn.edu](https://uconn.edu/)