University of Connecticut
Founded 1881
President Radenka Maric (President)
Fees USD 16,948
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a public research university founded in 1881 in Storrs, Connecticut. A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), UConn enrolls 32,000 students and is consistently ranked among the top 25 public universities in the US. UConn’s School of Business is particularly known for insurance and risk management (#1 in the US), and UConn is famous for the most dominant basketball dynasty in the Big East, with multiple NCAA championships for both men’s and women’s teams.
Schools and Colleges
- School of Business — AACSB-accredited; #1 insurance and risk management program in the US
- School of Law — Top Connecticut law school; strong environmental and health law
- School of Pharmacy — Top-30 pharmacy school; pharmaceutical sciences research
- College of Engineering — ABET-accredited; aerospace, biomedical, and computer engineering
- Neag School of Education — Top-20 education school nationally
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~55% | In-State Tuition: ~$16,948