Campus & Student Life at University of Connecticut - Avery Point

Home to about 564 undergraduates in 2020, University of Connecticut - Avery Point is a very small, public university located in Groton, Connecticut. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Connecticut - Avery Point offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Connecticut - Avery Point can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Connecticut - Avery Point Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Connecticut - Avery Point Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 9.0% of the student population at University of Connecticut - Avery Point. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Connecticut - Avery Point Disability Services.

University of Connecticut - Avery Point for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Connecticut - Avery Point does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Connecticut - Avery Point Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Connecticut - Avery Point for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Connecticut - Avery Point

University of Connecticut - Avery Point does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Connecticut - Avery Point

University of Connecticut - Avery Point has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 564 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 515 (91.3%). Part-time attendance was 49 (8.7%).

University of Connecticut - Avery Point is Ranked #1,435 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Connecticut - Avery Point is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Connecticut - Avery Point #1435 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Connecticut - Avery Point by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Connecticut - Avery Point Diversity Guide.

University of Connecticut - Avery Point Competes in the NJCAA

University of Connecticut - Avery Point has a total of 45 student athletes, 35 men and 10 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Connecticut - Avery Point Athletics