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University of Connecticut Computer Science Programs

University of Connecticut is a public institution located in Storrs, CT. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Connecticut Rankings

University of Connecticut is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 41	State — Connecticut
Overall Quality	#6 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#68 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Connecticut?

Contact information for University of Connecticut can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	352 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT 06269
Phone:	8604862000
Website:	uconn.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.uconn.edu/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.uconn.edu/

How Do I Get Into University of Connecticut?

You can apply to University of Connecticut online at: https://admissions.uconn.edu/apply

University of Connecticut is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Connecticut

Here’s what University of Connecticut requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Connecticut?

University of Connecticut admits 52%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

36% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Connecticut, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 610 and 710. Math scores were between 600 and 730.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1210 to 1440. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Connecticut ranged between 28 and 33.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Connecticut vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	23,683	11,403	48%
Women	31,772	17,652	56%

Can I Afford University of Connecticut?

The average net price after aid at University of Connecticut is $22,886. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$17,010
In-State Fees	$4,034
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,678
Out-of-State Fees	$4,034
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$21,044
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$43,712

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 22% of students at University of Connecticut receive some form of financial aid (4,178 students).

Approximately 71% of students at University of Connecticut receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,048 per student.

25% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,860.

Student Loan Debt

42% of University of Connecticut undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,446 per year.

University of Connecticut Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 8,813 students enrolled at University of Connecticut. University of Connecticut is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 19,147 undergraduate students at University of Connecticut, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Connecticut undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2,393
Black or African American	1,436
Hispanic	3,178
White	9,650
American Indian/Alaska Native	19
Two or More Races	899
Non-Resident	1,416

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Connecticut are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Connecticut	2,368
Massachusetts	572
New York	460
New Jersey	251
Pennsylvania	84

Additionally, approximately 7.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Connecticut Graduate Student Diversity

7,976 of University of Connecticut’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Connecticut, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Connecticut graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	646
Black or African American	454
Hispanic	757
White	3,956
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Two or More Races	247
Non-Resident	1,698

Online Learning at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

5,810 undergraduate students at University of Connecticut took at least one online class — of those, 76 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,439 students took at least one online class and 1,660 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at University of Connecticut

Below are the computer science programs are offered at University of Connecticut, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	195	—	—	195
Computer and Information Sciences, General	86	—	—	86

Academic Programs at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Connecticut has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.