University of Connecticut-Waterbury

A regional campus of the UConn system, the University of Connecticut - Waterbury provides bachelor's, master's, and transfer degree programs to a population of approximately 850 students. The school primarily serves undergraduates through bachelor's programs in subjects like American studies, business data analytics, English, human development and sciences, and urban and community studies. UConn Waterbury also offers two graduate degrees: a master of business administration and a master of engineering. UConn Waterbury's transfer programs allow students to complete the first half of their undergraduate studies (typically 54 credits) locally before transferring to UConn's main campus to finish their remaining coursework. Candidates can select from nearly all of UConn's 100-plus undergraduate majors. However, some degrees -- such as maritime science and digital marketing -- require additional studies on other campuses. The school also maintains a secondary-level teacher certification program and a nursing program for professionals with a non-nursing bachelor's who wish to enter the field and qualify to take the National Council Licensure Examination.
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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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |