University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
2,598

Full + Part time Students
1:17

Faculty to Student Ratio
6%

Transfer Student Ratio
$11.8K

Avg. Financial Aid

Located in the heart of downtown, UConn's Waterbury campus offers undergraduate degrees in American Studies, Business Administration, Business and Technology, English, General Studies, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, and Urban and Community Studies in partnership with UConn's Greater Hartford and Torrington campuses. At the graduate level, we offer a Master of Business Administration, one-year Master of Education with Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates, the Master's Entry into Nursing (MbEIN) accelerated RN licensing program, and coursework in the Master of Social Work STEP Program.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	2,001
Part-Time Undergraduate	597
Application Acceptance Rate	59%
Transfer Students	122
Courses	3,401 Courses

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$8,256
Out-of-State Tuition	$25,152
Books and Supplies	$850
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	48%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,222
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	48%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$5,576

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Higher education is an invaluable investment. Our goal is to make a UConn education affordable. In fact, more than 75% of UConn students receive financial assistance. We offer scholarships, grants, need-based financial aid, and student employment.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

The minimum college grade point average required of transfer applicants is 2.7, (NOTE: Certain programs with limited enrollment require a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher for consideration).
Official Transcripts:

Official high school and previously attended college transcripts are required of all for admission consideration.
SAT Scores:

If you have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours, the submission of official SAT/ACT scores is required.
Letters of Recommendation:

UConn doesn't publish a requirement for letters of recommendation; however, a statement of good standing from your prior institution might be requested.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is required of all for admission consideration.
Application Fee:

Nonrefundable $70 application fee.
Interview:

An interview is not required for admission consideration.
Other Requirements:

Some performance majors require auditions; studio art programs require portfolios.
Apply Here:

http://admissions.uconn.edu/content/apply

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In general, courses that are comparable to those offered at UConn and completed at regionally accredited, degree-granting institutions are transferable with a grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better.
Credits (Min/Max):

A transfer applicant have a minimum number of 12 credits completed or else must apply as an entering freshman. Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred is 90. You must earn 30 credit hours at UConn to earn a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus-University of Connecticut Transfer Credit Policy.pdf