- Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 470–630 reading and writing, 460–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–32 composite
- Average net price: $13,150 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Connecticut Stamford reported: an acceptance rate of 83% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Connecticut Stamford reviews each application.
University of Connecticut Stamford GPA requirements
University of Connecticut Stamford requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Connecticut Stamford hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Connecticut Stamford acceptance rate
University of Connecticut Stamford admitted 9,076 of 10,937 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Connecticut Stamford is a public 4-year university in Stamford, Connecticut, with 2,482 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Connecticut Stamford in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 470 | 550 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 530 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 32 |
| ACT English | 24 | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1094 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Connecticut Stamford looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Connecticut Stamford awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,150 a year at University of Connecticut Stamford in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of Connecticut Stamford hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Connecticut Stamford admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Connecticut Stamford students have?
The middle 50% of University of Connecticut Stamford's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 470–630 in reading and writing and 460–630 in math; ACT composite 25–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does the University of Connecticut Stamford require the SAT or ACT?
Check University of Connecticut Stamford's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Connecticut Stamford required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 28% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
How many applicants get into the University of Connecticut Stamford?
University of Connecticut Stamford's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,076 of 10,937 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Connecticut Stamford?
University of Connecticut Stamford requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Connecticut Stamford?
A lot: University of Connecticut Stamford requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers high school class rank, recommendations and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into the University of Connecticut Stamford with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Connecticut Stamford admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does it matter at the University of Connecticut Stamford if a parent went there?
No. University of Connecticut Stamford doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Connecticut Stamford?
Yes. University of Connecticut Stamford awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at the University of Connecticut Stamford after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,150 a year at University of Connecticut Stamford in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of Connecticut Stamford's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Connecticut-StamfordU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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