,·Public Research University·Est. 1881
“Connecticut's flagship public research university, home to the Huskies and exceptional academics.”
The University of Connecticut is Connecticut's flagship public research university and one of the nation's top public institutions, consistently ranked among the best public universities in the Northeast. Founded in 1881, UConn has grown into a comprehensive research university serving over 32,000 students across its flagship Storrs campus and four regional campuses throughout Connecticut. UConn's academic portfolio is remarkably broad and deep. The university is home to the School of Business (one of just 186 institutions worldwide with triple AACSB accreditation), the School of Engineering, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Law, and the School of Medicine. Programs in nursing, agricultural sciences, and marine sciences also attract national attention. The Honors Program at UConn offers a particularly rich experience for high-achieving students seeking a small-college feel within a large research university. UConn's Storrs campus is one of the most beautiful in New England — 4,109 acres of classic collegiate architecture, open quads, and natural landscapes in the heart of northeastern Connecticut. Hartford, New Haven, Boston, and New York City are all within driving distance, creating an extraordinary corridor of internship and career opportunity. UConn's Husky athletics program is legendary, particularly UConn Basketball, which has won five NCAA Championships and regularly draws national attention.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceEarly Action
Non-binding; priority consideration for scholarships and housing
Regular Decision
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$17,000
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$39,000 – $43,000
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
The heart of UConn's academic offerings, spanning over 100 majors and interdisciplinary programs.
Triple AACSB-accredited school with strong connections to Connecticut's financial services and insurance sectors.
ABET-accredited programs with strong research and industry partnerships throughout New England.
A nationally recognized nursing program with clinical placements throughout Connecticut's healthcare system.
Historic programs in agricultural sciences, environmental studies, and natural resources.
4 years
AACSB-accredited with top-25 finance and risk management/insurance programs. Heavy Hartford-area insurance/finance recruiting (The Hartford, Travelers, Aetna, Cigna).
4 years
Strong CS program with median starting salary ~$74,500. Active recruitment by Amazon, Microsoft, RTX (Raytheon), Lockheed Martin, and Connecticut tech employers.
4 years
Top-ranked BSN program with direct-entry admission and strong clinical placements at UConn Health and Hartford-area hospitals; near-100% NCLEX pass rates.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $61,852
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
