University of Connecticut-Stamford Acceptance Rate
Stamford, Connecticut · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,121
- Admitted
- 5,710
- Yield
- 10.9%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Connecticut-Stamford's acceptance rate has risen from 56.8% in 2014–15 to 80.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 241 to 7,121 (+2855%) over that period.
Its 80.2% rate makes University of Connecticut-Stamford more selective than about 42% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 35%.
University of Connecticut-Stamford requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 10.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 241 | 137 | 56.8% | 71 |
| 2015–16 | 276 | 171 | 62% | 84 |
| 2016–17 | 305 | 175 | 57.4% | 87 |
| 2017–18 | 4,248 | 3,497 | 82.3% | 561 |
| 2018–19 | 4,004 | 3,131 | 78.2% | 661 |
| 2019–20 | 4,373 | 3,994 | 91.3% | 674 |
| 2020–21 | 4,579 | 4,185 | 91.4% | 781 |
| 2021–22 | 5,673 | 4,299 | 75.8% | 764 |
| 2022–23 | 4,526 | 4,172 | 92.2% | 657 |
| 2023–24 | 7,121 | 5,710 | 80.2% | 622 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,901 | 3,118 | 79.9% |
| Men | 3,220 | 2,592 | 80.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–620 | 32% |
| SAT Math | 480–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–25 | 2% |
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-Stamford's acceptance rate?
University of Connecticut-Stamford's acceptance rate is 80.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,710 admitted of 7,121 applicants).
Is University of Connecticut-Stamford test optional?
University of Connecticut-Stamford requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Connecticut-Stamford?
University of Connecticut-Stamford received 7,121 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,710.
What SAT score do you need for University of Connecticut-Stamford?
Admitted students at University of Connecticut-Stamford typically scored 480–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Connecticut-Stamford getting harder to get into?
University of Connecticut-Stamford has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.8% in 2014–15 to 80.2% 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: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: stamford.uconn.edu/.