Tuition (in-state)$20,000
Student : faculty16:1
Acceptance54%
Enrollment32,000
Walk score38
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Education
| Programs | Business, engineering, nursing, pharmacy, education |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 83% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $20,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,000 |
| Room and board | $15,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 16:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 83%
Location and walk score
38/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- UConn Dairy Bar
- Basketball nights at Gampel
- Horsebarn Hill sunsets
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 8,000 |
|---|
- School of Business MBA
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- Engineering MS
- Pharmacy
- Social Work
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$62,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months88%
Career servicesCenter for Career Development; Hartford's insurance and aerospace employers nearby
Top employers of recent graduates
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Pratt & Whitney
- Travelers
- Deloitte
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
75%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Center for Career Development internships
- Engineering co-op
- UConn in DC
Alumni
| Living alumni | 280,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Meg Whitman
- Ray Allen
- Sue Bird
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big East |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Connecticut CommitmentFree tuition for Connecticut families under $50k · Deadline: Automatic
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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