University Of Connecticut-Stamford
Location and Contact Information
One University PlaceStamford, CT 06901-2315
USA
Main Tel: (860) 486-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The University of Connecticut, also known as UConn, is the State of Connecticut's land-grant university. UConn was founded in the year 1881.The university occupies a total area of 4,104 acres. The University of Connecticut - Stamford is one of the many campuses of Uconn, and is located in Stamford, Connecticut.
UConn Stamford offers undergraduate programs, executive MBA courses, bachelor of general studies, non-degree study and accelerated pre-licensure programs, as well as several honors programs in subjects including American studies, business and technology, economics and English.
University of Connecticut - Stamford sponsors a large number of on-campus clubs and organizations. Students are members of associations such as the Husky Ambassadors, Psychology Club, Zero Tolerance, Huskies Go Green, Black Action Review, and Spectrum. The university also has a student-run magazine known as the UConn magazine.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Selective admissions.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,212 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,812 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid
UConn Stamford participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 62% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 44% | $5,929 |
| Institutional Grant | 30% | $3,425 |
| Federal Grant | 30% | $4,247 |
| Pell Grant | 30% | $3,463 |
| Other Federal Grant | 24% | $963 |
| State or Local Grant | 11% | $2,702 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 35% | $4,402 |
| Federal Loan | 35% | $4,001 |
| Other Loan | 2% | $7,457 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Connecticut-Stamford:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Merced | Merced, CA | 2,718 |
| 2 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | Old Westbury, NY | 3,505 |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | Waterbury, CT | 2,545 |
| 4 | Watkins College of Art & Design | Nashville, TN | 387 |
| 5 | Humboldt State University | Arcata, CA | 7,800 |
| 6 | Bethune-Cookman University | Daytona Beach, FL | 3,633 |
| 7 | Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | 8,293 |
| 8 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | Spartanburg, SC | 5,063 |
| 9 | California Maritime Academy | Vallejo, CA | 875 |
| 10 | Augusta State University | Augusta, GA | 6,689 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,314 in 2009-2010 (1,033 full-time equivalent).
About 55% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 45% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 75% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 46% Women 41% All 43%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 440-560 Math 470-550 Writing 460-550
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.