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University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · City · 733 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in a modern downtown facility, the University of Connecticut-Waterbury is best known for delivering the academic prestige of a top-tier public research institution within an intimate, commuter-friendly environment. Students can complete full four-year degrees in highly regarded programs like Business Data Analytics, Allied Health Sciences, and Psychological Sciences, or leverage the seamless campus-change process to transition to the main Storrs campus. The campus culture is vibrant, collaborative, and diverse, offering a close-knit community where students actively engage in local civic life, student government, and campus clubs. A truly distinctive feature of UConn Waterbury is its deep partnership with the surrounding urban community, exemplified by the transformative Waterbury Promise scholarship program and robust local internship connections that kickstart student careers.

Location
Waterbury, CT, 06702 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BDL · Hartford/Springfield
32 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,933
Out-of-state COA
$45,601
Avg net price
$10,875
In-state tuition
$18,140
Out-of-state tuition
$40,808
Books & supplies
$990/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,604
$30–48k
$5,463
$48–75k
$11,490
$75–110k
$15,621
$110k+
$20,538
Admissions
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
1060
Reading 480600
Math 430600
ACT midpoint
23
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
56%
4-yr on-time completion
36%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
21%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
64%
Transferred
22%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$63,322
Median earnings (10yr)
$73,997
Median debt
$21,500
Monthly loan payment
$228
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,100$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,250
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
52%
First-generation
27%
Median family income
$67,737
Independent students
10%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
38%
Hispanic
31%
Black
11%
Asian
12%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$63,322
10 years after entry
$73,997
Psychology, General3
Economics3
Communication and Media Studies2
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing2
Computer Science1
Mechanical Engineering1
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services1
Biology, General1
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences1
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services1
Finance and Financial Management Services1
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Institutional
Endowment
$3M
Full-time faculty
68%
Avg faculty salary
$17,573/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,207
Federal loan rate
37%

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