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University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Groton, Connecticut, University of Connecticut-Avery Point is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that University of Connecticut-Avery Point is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Connecticut-Avery Point is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

University of Connecticut-Avery Point boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,878

Cost of attendance at University of Connecticut-Avery Point in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $13,780
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,546

Cost of attendance at University of Connecticut-Avery Point in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $30,716
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at University of Connecticut-Avery Point received on average $11,200 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,200
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 86 40% $4,932 $424,138
Other Federal Grant 141 66% $4,612 $650,338
State Grant/Scholarships 13 6% $4,385 $57,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 141 66% $7,455 $1,051,104
Total Grant & Scholarships 157 73% $11,200 $1,758,442

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Connecticut-Avery Point students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Connecticut-Avery Point students is 56.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.8%.

56.4%

  • asian 85.7% 12 students
  • African American 18.2% 2 students
  • white 55.2% 101 students
  • unknown 50.0% 8 students
  • hispanic 73.1% 19 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Connecticut-Avery Point provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Connecticut-Avery Point offers educational programs in the following categories.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)