University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Acceptance Rate
Waterbury, Connecticut · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,137
- Admitted
- 1,860
- Yield
- 13.1%
- 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-Waterbury Campus's acceptance rate has risen from 65.8% in 2014–15 to 87% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 477 to 2,137 (+348%) over that period.
Its 87% rate makes University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus more selective than about 27% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 13.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 477 | 314 | 65.8% | 180 |
| 2015–16 | 495 | 295 | 59.6% | 150 |
| 2016–17 | 536 | 312 | 58.2% | 160 |
| 2017–18 | 1,555 | 1,491 | 95.9% | 312 |
| 2018–19 | 1,498 | 1,448 | 96.7% | 315 |
| 2019–20 | 1,292 | 1,227 | 95% | 237 |
| 2020–21 | 1,393 | 1,346 | 96.6% | 355 |
| 2021–22 | 1,445 | 1,199 | 83% | 272 |
| 2022–23 | 1,678 | 1,643 | 97.9% | 240 |
| 2023–24 | 2,137 | 1,860 | 87% | 243 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,113 | 973 | 87.4% |
| Men | 1,024 | 887 | 86.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–610 | 43% |
| SAT Math | 470–580 |
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-Waterbury Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's acceptance rate is 87% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,860 admitted of 2,137 applicants).
Is University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus test optional?
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus received 2,137 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,860.
What SAT score do you need for University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?
Admitted students at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus typically scored 490–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.8% in 2014–15 to 87% 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: waterbury.uconn.edu/.