University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut

(UConn)

The University of Connecticut is the flagship public university of Connecticut, recognized for its competitive business and nursing programs and dominant athletics tradition. Located in Storrs, UConn has grown into a major research university with strong STEM offerings and a highly regarded honors program.

Mascot: Husky

Notable Alumni

Ray Allen (NBA Hall of Famer)Meg Ryan (actress)Sue Bird (WNBA legend)

At a Glance

Acceptance Rate
56%
SAT (Optional)
1210–1390
Avg GPA
3.75
Enrollment
19K
Setting
Rural
Founded
1881

Cost

Tuition (In-State)$17K
Tuition (Out-of-State)$42K
Room & Board$15K
Est. Annual Total (In-State)$32K
Est. Annual Total (Out-of-State)$56K

Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.

Top Programs & National Ranking

Approximate national ranking based on departmental rankings, research output, and program reputation.

Highlights

Top public in New England
Strong business and nursing
Competitive athletics

Athletics

Division
NCAA Division 1
Conference
Big East Conference
View on NCAA.com

Safety

Campus SafetySafe

UConn's Division of University Safety provides 24/7 policing, electronic dorm access, and emergency notification systems. Violent crime remains rare at the rural Storrs campus.

Neighborhood SafetyVery Safe

Storrs is a quiet, rural community in northeastern Connecticut with very low crime rates. Consistently ranked among the safest college settings in the country.

Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.

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