University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Acceptance Rate
Hartford, Connecticut · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,804
- Admitted
- 2,424
- Yield
- 22.5%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 7 years of federal data, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 96% in 2017–18 to 86.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,231 to 2,804 (+26%) over that period.
Its 86.4% rate makes University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus more selective than about 29% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (84.7% for women vs 88.5% for men, a 3.8-point gap). University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 22.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 2,231 | 2,141 | 96% | 521 |
| 2018–19 | 2,044 | 1,939 | 94.9% | 629 |
| 2019–20 | 1,946 | 1,862 | 95.7% | 631 |
| 2020–21 | 2,057 | 1,978 | 96.2% | 666 |
| 2021–22 | 2,344 | 1,987 | 84.8% | 555 |
| 2022–23 | 2,554 | 2,485 | 97.3% | 616 |
| 2023–24 | 2,804 | 2,424 | 86.4% | 545 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,479 | 1,252 | 84.7% |
| Men | 1,325 | 1,172 | 88.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–610 | 36% |
| SAT Math | 480–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 1% |
How University of Connecticut compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's acceptance rate is 86.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,424 admitted of 2,804 applicants).
Is University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus test optional?
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus received 2,804 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,424.
What SAT score do you need for University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?
Admitted students at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus typically scored 480–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 96% in 2017–18 to 86.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2017–18 to 2023–24. Official site: hartford.uconn.edu/.