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UConn reaches new heights with 56,000 new student applications

The university announced more than 56,000 aspiring Huskies have applied for admission to the entering class of 2028 - setting a record for the institution.

News 12 Staff

Feb 22, 2024, 8:14 AM

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UConn, defying national trends, has experienced an unprecedented surge in its applicant pools marking a new milestone in its academic journey.

The university announced more than 56,000 aspiring Huskies have applied for admission to the entering class of 2028 setting a record for the institution.

The surge in applications shows a significant increase from previous years.

Notably, first-year student applications to the Storrs campus alone have surged by 18% over the past two years.

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