UConn - Waterbury Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.66%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1060. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $18,140
- Out-of-State Tuition: $40,808
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at UConn - Waterbury:
- Total Enrollment: 745, including 9 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.9% men, 52.1% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 53%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 22%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
UConn - Waterbury Overview
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus (UConn - Waterbury) is a four-year, public school located in Waterbury, CT.
The UConn - Waterbury's tuition & fees is $18,140 for Connecticut residents and $40,808 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,929.
The school has a total enrollment of 745 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
UConn - Waterbury's acceptance rate is 86.66% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.47%. The median SAT score is 1060.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is $18,140 for in-state students and $40,808 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $18,844 for Connecticut residents and $41,497 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $18,140 | $40,808 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $18,844 | $41,497 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UConn - Waterbury
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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