University Of Connecticut-Tri-Campus
Location and Contact Information
55 West Main Street, Suite 500Waterbury, CT 06702
USA
Main Tel: (860) 486-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.
Overview
University of Connecticut Tri Campus, also referred to as UConn, is located in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in the year 1881 and was initially known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It gained university status in 1939. The university's Waterbury campus offers students degrees and certificate programs in many fields of study including business and technology, psychology, urban development and family studies, American studies, and urban and community studies. The other UConn campuses are located in:
- Avery Point
- Farmington
- Hartford
- Stamford
- Storrs
- Torrington
UConn's Waterbury campus has several student clubs and organizations. Students can become members of societies such as the Associated Student Government, Psychology Club, Acapella Music Group, PRLASO, and Pre-Law Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- 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 | $ 8,202 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,802 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid
UConn Tri Campus participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 68% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 45% | $6,002 |
| Institutional Grant | 33% | $3,510 |
| Federal Grant | 27% | $4,303 |
| Pell Grant | 27% | $3,491 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $1,001 |
| State or Local Grant | 15% | $2,602 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 37% | $4,420 |
| Federal Loan | 36% | $3,896 |
| Other Loan | 4% | $5,612 |
(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-Tri-Campus:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | Old Westbury, NY | 3,505 |
| 2 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | Stamford, CT | 1,314 |
| 3 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 28,413 |
| 4 | Humboldt State University | Arcata, CA | 7,800 |
| 5 | University of California-Merced | Merced, CA | 2,718 |
| 6 | San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | 32,746 |
| 7 | CUNY City College | New York, NY | 15,306 |
| 8 | Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | 8,293 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | Groton, CT | 748 |
| 10 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | 28,600 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,545 in 2009-2010 (2,083 full-time equivalent).
About 49% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 51% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 82% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 48% Women 53% All 51%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 440-560 Math 460-560 Writing 450-550
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.