The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university in Storrs, Connecticut. It was founded in 1881. The primary 4,400-acre campus is in Storrs, Connecticut, approximately a half hour's drive from Hartford and 90 minutes from Boston. It is a flagship university that is ranked as the best public national university in New England and is tied for 23rd in "top public schools" and tied for 63rd best national university in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings. UConn has been ranked by Money Magazine and Princeton Review top 18th in value. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university has been recognized as a Public Ivy, defined as a select group of publicly funded universities considered to provide a quality of education comparable to those of the Ivy League.
| Former names | Storrs Agricultural School (1881–1899), Connecticut Agricultural College (1899–1933), Connecticut State College, (1933–1939) |
| Type | Public flagship land-grant research university |
| Established | 1881 |
| Academic affiliations | CUMU, U21, Sea-grant, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $476.2 million (2020) |
| Budget | $2.7 billion (2020) |
| President | Thomas C. Katsouleas |
| Academic staff | University System: 4,624, Health Center: 5,248 |
| Students | 27,280 |
| Undergraduates | 18,847 |
| Postgraduates | 8,433 |
| Campus | rural, college town, Storrs, 4,400 acres, UConn Health, 205 acres |
| Colors | Navy blue, white, gray |
| Mascot | Jonathan the Husky |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I, Big East Conference |
About University of Connecticut
Based in Storrs, Connecticut, the university is consistently ranked as one of the top academic schools in New England. It hosts over 30,000 students annually.
Achievement of University of Connecticut
The school is well known for its athletics, particularly its men's and women's basketball teams, which have both won several national titles.
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Latest information about University of Connecticut updated on July 28 2021.
