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The University of Connecticut-Tri Campus is a partnership of the University of Connecticut, also known as Uconn. Uconn was established in the year 1881. The three campuses of the Tri-Campus are Torrington, Greater Hartford, and Waterbury. Uconn offers more than 100 majors, academic concentration, and programs of study. The School of Business is one school under the University of Connecticut-Tri Campus.
Uconn's athletics department fields a wide variety of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I-A and the Big East Conference. They are nicknamed the Huskies. The Huskies participate in several sports including hockey, basketball, golf, softball, and cross country.
Students attend UConn Tri Campus in Waterbury, CT, a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. UConn Tri Campus degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 570.
There are 2,480 students at the school (as of 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Connecticut Tri Campus
55 West Main Street Suite 500
Waterbury, CT 06702
General Phone: (860) 486-2000
http://www.uconn.edu
In 2007, UConn Tri Campus had a total enrollment of 2,480 students (2,074 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 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 | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Waterbury, 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 | 699 | 380 | 54% | 239 | 63% |
| Men | 306 | 173 | 57% | 109 | 63% |
| Women | 393 | 207 | 53% | 130 | 63% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
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 | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 5% |
| 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 | $ 7,336 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 726 |
Financial Aid:
UConn Tri Campus participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 141701)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UConn Tri Campus Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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)
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