The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a large public land‑grant R1 research university in Storrs, Connecticut, known for its highly ranked basketball programs, strong business and health‑science offerings, and classic New England campus. Students often rave about the spirited Huskies‑game‑day culture, tight‑knit residential‑life community, many clubs, and the chance to balance big‑ school resources with a semi‑rural‑town feel.
Common Majors
business, psychology, biology and health sciences, kinesiology/exercise science
“UConn feels like a spirited, big‑school campus where you can study in nationally recognized programs and still be part of a close‑knit Huskies community, and many students say they were surprised by how welcoming the town‑adjacent setting and campus‑run events made them feel at home so quickly.”
Team & Tuition
Tuition (no scholarship)
In-state: $21,044; Out-of-state: $43,712
Conference
Big East Conference
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.