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University of Connecticut Acceptance Rate
In the application year 2024, the University of Connecticut has an overall acceptance rate of 52.39%, with 29,065 out of 55,479 applicants being admitted. The Early Action acceptance rate remains undisclosed, while the Regular Decision rate matches the overall rate at 52.39%. The transfer acceptance rate for the same year is notably higher at 66.23%, with 1,626 out of 2,455 transfer applicants accepted. Historical data shows a slight downward trend in overall acceptance rates from 54.52% in 2022 to the current figure. Additionally, the waitlist acceptance rate stands at 1.15%, with only 28 out of 2,438 waitlisted applicants gaining admission. SAT scores range from a 25th percentile of 1220 to a 75th percentile of 1420, while ACT scores fall between 28 and 33.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 55,479
Accepted Applicants: 29,065
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
The University of Connecticut's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 52.39%, with a total of 55,479 applicants and 29,065 accepted. Acceptance rates have shown a gradual decline over the years, starting from 56.09% in 2020, then decreasing to 53.93% in 2023, and further down to the current 52.39%. The overall trend indicates increasing selectivity, as the acceptance rate has dropped from 54.52% in 2022 to below 53% over the past two application years. Historical data also reveals that UConn's acceptance rates have fluctuated between 47.84% and 56.09% from 2017 to 2024.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
The University of Connecticut's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 1.15%, with only 28 out of 2,438 offered a place on the wait list gaining admission. This rate indicates a highly selective process, emphasizing the challenges faced by students hoping for a spot off the wait list. There is no historical data available to compare trends, but the current figures reflect a competitive environment for applicants.
2438
Offered a Place
28
Admitted
1.15%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
The University of Connecticut's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 66.23%, with 1,626 out of 2,455 applicants admitted. This figure reflects a slight decrease from the previous year's acceptance rate of 66.55% for the application year 2023. Historically, acceptance rates have varied over the past five years, peaking at 72.17% in 2019, and hovering around 66% to 70% in more recent years, indicating a competitive but accessible process for transfer students.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 2,455
Accepted Applicants: 1,626
Scores
GPA
-
SAT
1220-1420
Math: 600-730
Reading: 610-710
ACT
28-33
Math: 26-32
English: 29-35
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 12.19% |
| White | 49.42% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 17.26% |
| Black/African American | 7.46% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.09% |
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