University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Fringe town

52%Acceptance rate
$25,097Average net price / year
83%Graduation rate
$73,997Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,500Median debt at graduation
19,835Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$21,044
Out-of-state tuition
$43,712
Total cost of attendance
$39,426
Room & board
$14,380
Books & supplies
$990
Average net price
$25,097

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$15,193
$30–48k
$16,339
$48–75k
$20,608
$75–110k
$28,285
$110k+
$33,797

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
52.4%
Average SAT
1348
SAT reading (25–75%)
610–710
SAT math (25–75%)
600–730
ACT composite (25–75%)
28–33

Outcomes

Graduation rate
83%
First-year retention
92%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$63,322
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$73,997
Median debt (graduates)
$21,500
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
25%
Students with federal loans
42%

Programs: what graduates earn

102 of 318 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Associate's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Animal Sciences13—$12,000

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing250$84,969$20,313
Computer Engineering77$82,924$20,134
Computer Science138$79,605$25,000
Industrial Engineering42$77,692$24,889
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering76$77,411$26,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General—$75,649$19,500
Materials Engineering18$75,607$27,000
Mechanical Engineering172$74,869$22,089
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods103$71,600$23,250
Accounting and Related Services94$70,945$21,500
Civil Engineering84$70,388$24,000
Chemical Engineering62$68,025$24,700
Finance and Financial Management Services267$67,009$19,500
Biomedical/Medical Engineering75$66,075$25,000
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering20$64,950$21,500
Applied Mathematics68$61,741$23,495
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions15$60,597$26,214
Business Administration, Management and Operations108$57,842$20,500
Statistics74$55,279$19,500
Marketing104$54,809$21,500
Mathematics50$53,284$21,163
Economics390$52,227$21,125
Chemistry40$52,216$25,818
Business/Commerce, General35$50,489$19,078
Agricultural Business and Management38$45,435$18,739
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities143$44,240$19,931
Communication and Media Studies254$40,473$21,036
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences28$39,712$22,125
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies21$39,343$24,711
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other54$38,647$21,500
Agricultural Production Operations18$38,189$21,811
Animal Sciences80$37,712$22,500
Political Science and Government181$37,009$20,464
Zoology/Animal Biology125$35,618$23,250
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences148$35,393$24,234
Urban Studies/Affairs19$34,074$20,750
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication69$33,788$22,375
Anthropology19$33,758$17,500
Psychology, General414$33,521$21,506
Public Policy Analysis23$33,424$24,250
Biology, General161$33,189$23,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services199$32,919$20,500
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology42$32,882$26,012
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics30$32,795$24,125
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness53$32,586$21,500
Physics23$32,341$25,460
Sociology68$31,913$19,500
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services145$31,642$21,500
Music39$31,336$24,148
History72$27,581$21,377
Nutrition Sciences35$27,575$26,603
English Language and Literature, General97$27,335$21,824
Natural Resources Conservation and Research99$26,899$20,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas86$25,777$24,148
Fine and Studio Arts40$24,419$21,500
Journalism25$24,026$21,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services70$22,345$21,500
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft24$18,002$25,411
Area Studies14$48,093—
Special Education and Teaching16$61,066—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods37$56,268$24,500
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences19$69,610—
Research and Experimental Psychology16$80,873$23,199
Geography and Cartography23$76,851—
Health and Medical Administrative Services26$71,416—
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration77$122,474$25,000

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

First professional degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Dentistry49$91,124$143,655
Law153$74,876$96,386
Medicine109$68,527$120,716

Graduate certificate

Non-credential program

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$71,280—

Students

Undergraduates
19,835
Graduate students
9,246
Part-time
2%
Women / men
55% / 45%
White
51%
Hispanic
17%
Black
8%
Asian
13%
International
7%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
17:1
Avg faculty salary
$131,706 / year
Full-time faculty
70%
Accreditor
New England Commission on Higher Education
Website
uconn.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Agriculture – 2% of degrees
  • Communication & Journalism – 7% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Education – 3% of degrees
  • Engineering – 10% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 2% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Connecticut?

52.4% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1348 on the SAT.

How much does University of Connecticut cost?

The average net price after grants is $25,097 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $21,044 and the full cost of attendance is $39,426.

How much do University of Connecticut graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $73,997 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

83% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.