University of Connecticut
A good fit for students who want a large campus community and in-state Connecticut residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $66,000 within 10 years; strong 83% graduation rate.
About This School
University of Connecticut is a public institution located in Storrs, Connecticut with approximately 19,835 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Connecticut has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 52%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,097 per year. The graduation rate is 83%, and the typical graduate earns $66,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a public land-grant research university system with its main campus in Storrs, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School, named after two benefactors. In 1893, the school became a public land grant college, then took its current name in 1939. Over the following decade, social work, nursing, and graduate programs were established. During the 1960s, UConn Health was established for new medical and dental schools. UConn is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
This is a strong option for students who want a well-rounded public research university experience at a reasonable cost — median debt at graduation is just $18,610, which is quite manageable relative to the $66,000 median earnings at 10 years out. The 91% freshman retention rate and 84% graduation rate signal that students generally arrive and follow through, which matters more than the middling 54% acceptance rate might suggest. If you're in-state or willing to pay around $22,886/year after aid, UConn offers solid return on investment, particularly in business, engineering, and health-related fields.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (19,835 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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