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University of Connecticut-Avery Point admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- SAT (middle 50%): 960-1190
University of Connecticut-Avery Point admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1190 or an ACT around puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University of Connecticut-Avery Point a stronger bet. Below 960, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University of Connecticut-Avery Point a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of Connecticut-Avery Point's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of Connecticut-Avery Point with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a 88% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Connecticut-Avery Point scored 960-1190 on the SAT. Scoring above 1190 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 960 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
Is University of Connecticut-Avery Point a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of Connecticut-Avery Point's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.