C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
75/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

4-Year Public
📍 Groton, Connecticut 06340
University of Connecticut-Avery Point campus, Groton, CT
University of Connecticut-Avery Point campus, Groton, CT. Photo: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 57%
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
B
65/100
Resources
C
49/100
Experience
C+
62/100
Prestige
F
21/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

474
Total Enrollment
57%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
87%
Acceptance Rate
$9,139
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Connecticut-Avery Point ▼

9% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$389,963
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,171
1-Year Change
+8.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Connecticut-Avery Point, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$73,997
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$63,322
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,500
Median debt at graduation
61.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,090
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
38.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 81st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CT wage index 1.23). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration—$122,474+5%#12 of 29#16$25,000
Computer and Information Sciences$75,649$117,412+27%#56 of 459#95$19,500
Computer Engineering$82,924$115,117+6%#52 of 189#115$20,134
Industrial Engineering$77,692$111,672+13%#10 of 94#44$24,889
Computer Science$79,605$108,934+2%#120 of 349#194$25,000
Accounting and Related Services$70,945$106,959+40%#26 of 796#69$21,500
Applied Mathematics$61,741$104,454+14%#13 of 45#20$23,495
Finance and Financial Management Services$67,009$102,286+23%#42 of 452#96$19,500
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$66,075$95,682+2%#53 of 118#91$25,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$77,411$94,722-6%#188 of 258#242$26,500
Materials Engineering$75,607$93,464+2%#13 of 34#26$27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,969$92,601+4%#258 of 966#696$20,313
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$71,600$91,446+6%#49 of 126#67$23,250
Mechanical Engineering$74,869$90,261-2%#182 of 318#295$22,089
Marketing$54,809$89,208+29%#28 of 516#77$21,500
Civil Engineering$70,388$87,883+2%#81 of 233#196$24,000
Chemical Engineering$68,025$87,267-11%#141 of 158#155$24,700
Chemistry$52,216$84,609+30%#7 of 209#27$25,818
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$64,950$83,293+3%#15 of 46#36$21,500
Economics$52,227$81,881-1%#165 of 368#234$21,125
Research and Experimental Psychology—$80,873+45%#6 of 82#7$23,199
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$60,597$80,191+13%#72 of 253#127$26,214
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$32,919$79,657+16%#6 of 13#7$20,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$57,842$78,542+15%#167 of 1176#377$20,500
Geography and Cartography—$76,851+33%#4 of 117#11—
Statistics$55,279$76,556-17%#39 of 50#45$19,500
Physics$32,341$73,879-4%#73 of 107#86$25,460
Business/Commerce$50,489$73,789+8%#51 of 271#138$19,078
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$32,586$73,289+34%#20 of 610#62$21,500
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$35,393$73,120+10%#9 of 35#15$24,234
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$38,647$71,283+28%#21 of 207#38$21,500
Biology$33,189$71,160+24%#85 of 841#216$23,250
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences—$69,610+16%#24 of 138#53—
Zoology/Animal Biology$35,618$69,471+58%#3 of 52#3$23,250
Communication and Media Studies$40,473$68,542+22%#66 of 660#128$21,036
Mathematics$53,284$68,325-2%#175 of 309#231$21,163
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$33,788$65,892+30%#17 of 158#32$22,375
Agricultural Business and Management$45,435$65,882-1%#38 of 77#59$18,739
Public Policy Analysis$33,424$64,389-13%#26 of 34#29$24,250
Political Science and Government$37,009$63,902+1%#226 of 565#371$20,464
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$32,795$63,733+16%#48 of 225#99$24,125
Nutrition Sciences$27,575$63,292+5%#14 of 53#29$26,603
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$25,777$62,630+22%#26 of 345#85$24,148
Special Education and Teaching—$61,066+21%#18 of 177#55—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$44,240$60,092+13%#92 of 476#215$19,931
Sociology$31,913$59,684+13%#85 of 462#191$19,500
Journalism$24,026$59,604+6%#50 of 187#107$21,500
Psychology$33,521$57,961+14%#143 of 1027#386$21,506
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$31,642$57,888+19%#18 of 172#42$21,500
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$26,899$57,384+4%#102 of 265#169$20,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Connecticut-Avery Point Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $389,963
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,171/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 06335 (4.4% cap, Ledyard)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $16,332 $39,000

Financial Aid

74%
Receive Any Aid
37%
Receive Pell Grants
40%
Take Out Loans
$9,139
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,820
$30,001 - $48,000$6,993
$48,001 - $75,000$8,988
$75,001 - $110,000$13,760
$110,001+$20,876

Programs & Career Paths

Program data not available for this institution.

📚 Program and career data is being processed for this institution.

Student Demographics

474
Total Students
41%
Women
82%
Traditional Age (18-24)
9%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Hispanic 17%
Black 3%
Asian 9%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 9%
With Family 91%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~42 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 90%
Hybrid (Some Online) 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 82%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
University of Connecticut-Avery Point has an acceptance rate of 87%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
Tuition at University of Connecticut-Avery Point is $16,332 for in-state students and $39,000 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,139.
What is the graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Avery Point is 57%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of Connecticut-Avery Point a good school?
University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a total enrollment of 474 students. Most students (82%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
Yes! Approximately 9% of students at University of Connecticut-Avery Point live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 42 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology