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The University of Connecticut, or UConn, is the State of Connecticut's land-grant university. It was founded in 1881. The main UConn campus is located in Storrs, Connecticut. UConn is a member of the Big East Conference. The university offers over 100 majors, several undergraduate degrees, and more than 15 graduate degree programs. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
UConn's sports teams are nicknamed the Huskies. They participate in the NCAA's Division I-A and in the Big East Conference.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. UConn is known for its programs in science and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into UConn is challenging; it only admitted 49% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 660.
UConn has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, UConn had 23,692 students enrolled (21,373 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. UConn offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big East Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06269
General Phone: (860) 486-2000
http://www.uconn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,597 | general studies, political science, English, economics, history, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,050 | business, accounting, finance, MIS, marketing, business management, taxation, actuarial science, ... |
| Science | 515 | biology, call and molecular biology, chemistry, animal physiology, biomedical sciences, pathology, ecology, physics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 469 | education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, music teaching, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, technical teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 466 | psychology, physical therapy, educational psychology, gene therapy, cognitive psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 390 | family studies, social work, family systems, public administration, adult development and aging |
| Engineering | 367 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, metallurgical engineering, ... |
| Media | 250 | communication studies, journalism |
| Law | 219 | law, advanced legal research, legal professions, US law |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 178 | registered nursing, nursing administration, adult health nursing, nursing science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 175 | pre-pharmacy, allied health and medical assisting, clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology, health diagnostic professions, cytotechnologist, audiology, genetics tech |
| Medicine | 154 | pharmacy, public health, pharmaceutics and drug design, dental clinical sciences, public health courses |
| Mathematics | 104 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics courses, applied mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 96 | nutrition sciences, parks and recreation management, dietitian, rehabilitation, dietetics and clinical nutrition |
| Animal Science And Care | 87 | animal science, animal husbandry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 67 | computer engineering, computer science |
| Fine Arts | 64 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 55 | agricultural economics, agriculture |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 48 | conservation, environmental studies, natural resources management |
| Music | 44 | music, music performance |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 37 | drama, acting, theatre design, stagecraft |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 35 | horticultural science, applied horticulture, agronomy, plant sciences |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 22 | real estate |
| Medical Administration | 21 | health care administration, health and medical administrative |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 13 | landscape architecture |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | security and protective services |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | occupational safety tech |
Number of programs and degrees for UConn in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,354 | 93 |
| Master's degree | 1,444 | 83 |
| Doctor's degree | 339 | 70 |
| First-professional degree | 270 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 68 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 45 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 22 | 2 |
In 2007, UConn had a total enrollment of 23,692 students (21,373 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 70% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| New York | 6% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
UConn offers campus housing for 11,242 of its 21,373 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Storrs, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,105 | 10,429 | 49% | 3,179 | 30% |
| Men | 9,739 | 4,717 | 48% | 1,490 | 32% |
| Women | 11,366 | 5,712 | 50% | 1,689 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,852 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,796 |
| Room and board | $ 8,850 |
| Room charge | $ 4,698 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,152 |
| Books and supplies | $ 726 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,226 |
Financial Aid:
UConn participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 141700)
UConn has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 572 | 232 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 111 | 92 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 145 | 142 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 338 | $129,997 | 99 | $118,761 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 244 | $90,034 | 146 | $84,365 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 167 | $75,706 | 144 | $68,882 |
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $68,420 | 22 | $56,642 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 18 | $80,421 | 30 | $67,573 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 792 | $103,167 | 441 | $84,506 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big East Conference |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 182 | 182 | 364 |
| Football | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Track | 26 | 26 | 52 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 144 | 173 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Insurance
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Family Systems
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Horticultural Science
Plant Sciences, General
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Animal Genetics
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biopsychology
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Entomology
Genetics, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Molecular Biology
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physics, General
Polymer Chemistry
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Educational Psychology
Gene/Genetic Therapy
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UConn Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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