University of Connecticut-Stamford

Founded in 1952 as an extension center for the main University of Connecticut campus at Storrs, the University of Connecticut - Stamford now enrolls more than 2,000 students annually. The school primarily serves undergraduate learners, offering majors in fields like business, computer science, digital media and design, human development and family studies, and political science. UConn Stamford also awards a selection of graduate business degrees, including an MBA, an MS in financial risk management, and an MS in business analytics and project management. Though UConn Stamford's campus is small, the school offers several academic and counseling resources to help students navigate college life and increase retention rates. For example, the Center for Academic Programs assists first-generation college students and those from underrepresented populations through degree planning and career counseling. Additionally, the Source for Active Learning offers tutoring in subjects including writing, math, science, ESL, and even financial literacy, with campus-based and online assistance available.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
7% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
65% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
96% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores: | Considered (not required) | High school transcript: | Required |
High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
High school GPA: | Recommended | Open admission: | No |
Completion of college prep program: | Not required or recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
12k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
99%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
4:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Architecture And Related Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
3 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
4 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
5 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
7 | Engineering | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
8 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
10 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
11 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
12 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
13 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
14 | Legal Professions And Studies | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
15 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
16 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
18 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
19 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
20 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
21 | Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
22 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
23 | Theology And Religious Vocations | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
24 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |