- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–600 reading and writing, 430–600 math
- Average net price: $8,220 a year (2022–23)
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University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus reported an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus reviews each application.
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus GPA requirements
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus 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 Waterbury Campus hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus acceptance rate
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus admitted 1,877 of 2,166 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus (formerly University of Connecticut Tri Campus) is a public 4-year university in Waterbury, Connecticut, with 745 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus 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 | 480 | 530 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 | 600 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1060 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus 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 Waterbury Campus 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 $8,220 a year at University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus 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
How selective is the University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT scores do the University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus students have?
The middle 50% of University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–600 in reading and writing and 430–600 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus?
Check University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 38% sent SAT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus?
A lot: University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus 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.
What is the University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus' acceptance rate?
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus' acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,877 of 2,166 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus?
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to 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.
Can I get into the University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus admitted 87% 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 Waterbury Campus if a parent went there?
No. University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report 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 Waterbury Campus after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $8,220 a year at University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus 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 Waterbury Campus' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Connecticut-Waterbury CampusU.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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