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University Of Connecticut - Avery Point, Connecticut

Overview of University Of Connecticut - Avery Point

UConn Avery Point is in a medium-sized suburb, in Groton, Connecticut. The school is classified as a public college. Students at UConn Avery Point earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

UConn Avery Point Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 460 to 570 for students at UConn Avery Point. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 460 and 570.

Student Body

The school, in 2005, had 730 students (562 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting UConn Avery Point

University Of Connecticut - Avery Point
1084 Shennecossett Rd
Groton, CT 06340-6097
General Phone: (860) 486-2000
Admissions Phone: (860) 486-3137
Financial Aid Phone: (860) 486-2819
http://www.uconn.edu

UConn Avery Point Student Body

In 2005, UConn Avery Point had a total enrollment of 730 students (562 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men54%
Women46%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White75%
Black4%
Hispanic3%
Asian5%
American Indian1%
Other Races11%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1939%
20-2116%
22-2411%
25-296%
30-347%
35-395%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Connecticut96%
Rhode Island1%
New York1%
Massachusetts1%
Texas1%
Georgia1%
Maine1%

UConn Avery Point Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time81 %
Part-Time88 %

UConn Avery Point Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Groton, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

UConn Avery Point Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total21612658%7156%
Men1186454%3859%
Women986263%3353%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal460570
SAT Math460570

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT100%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT3%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended

Admissions Phone Number: (860) 486-3137

UConn Avery Point Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,568
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 19,072
Books and supplies$ 725

Financial Aid:
UConn Avery Point participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 141705)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (860) 486-2819

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UConn Avery Point Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets UConn Avery Point Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%UConn Avery Point Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%UConn Avery Point % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Has ROTC (army, air force)

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