UConn Avery Point is located in Groton, CT (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by UConn Avery Point is the Bachelor's degree.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 570.
The school had 748 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Connecticut Avery Point
1084 Shennecossett Rd
Groton, CT 06340-6097
General Phone: (860) 486-2000
http://www.uconn.edu
In 2007-2008, UConn Avery Point had a total enrollment of 748 students (591 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Groton, 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 | 226 | 147 | 65% | 80 | 54% |
| Men | 117 | 74 | 63% | 42 | 57% |
| Women | 109 | 73 | 67% | 38 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| 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 | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,744 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,456 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
UConn Avery Point participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 141705)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UConn Avery Point Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to UConn Avery Point.
|
|
|
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.