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UConn Waterbury SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range910 to 1200

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate86.7%

The key data point is not just the 86.7% acceptance rate, but the 78% freshman retention rate and 53% six-year graduation rate. Your goal should be choosing UConn Waterbury with a clear academic plan. Since it is test-optional, submit scores only if they add clear strength to your application.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

UConn Waterbury facts and stats

Quick Facts

UConn Waterbury enrolls about 745 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. UConn Waterbury has a 78% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 53%.

Location

Waterbury, CT

Undergrad Enrollment745

Freshman Retention78%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty RatioN/A

Graduation Rate53%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key UConn Waterbury application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

May 1

Early Action

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Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UConn Waterbury, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Reserve the summer before senior year for retakes and superscore opportunities, and plan on the October test as the last sitting likely to arrive by the November 1 Early Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

UConn Waterbury is a public campus with in-state tuition of $17,010 and out-of-state tuition of $39,678. Students should review grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study options to estimate their net cost.

In-State Tuition$17,010

Out-of-State Tuition$39,678

Room and Board$4,130

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$80

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At UConn Waterbury, out-of-state tuition is $39,678, while in-state tuition is $17,010. Room and board is listed at $4,130, bringing billed costs to about $43,808 for out-of-state students and $21,140 for in-state students before books, fees, and personal expenses. Actual net price can vary based on financial need, grants, scholarships, and other aid.