About UConn The University of Connecticut is the state's flagship institution of higher learning. Founded in 1881, the University includes 10 Schools and Colleges at its main campus in Storrs, separate Schools of Law and Social Work in Hartford, five regional campuses throughout the state, and Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine at the UConn Health Center in Farmington. Under the leadership of President Michael J. Hogan, the University is undergoing a remarkable transformation. UConn is renewing, rebuilding and enhancing its campuses through an unprecedented $2.8 billion, 20-year investment in the University's infrastructure. State-of-the-art research facilities grace every campus, which have proven to be a significant draw for preeminent faculty and researchers. Designated a Land Grant and Sea Grant College and a Space Grant Consortium institution, UConn has been named the top public university in New England for nine consecutive years and ranked among the top 25 public universities in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. UConn is a school of choice for academically talented students from throughout the nation and around the world. The University of Connecticut is a Carnegie Foundation Research University, a prestigious honor shared by only the nation's top higher education institutions. Fast Facts • 8 undergraduate degrees: 105 majors • 16 graduate degrees: 90 fields of study • 5 professional degree programs (J.D., LL.M., M.D., D.M.D., Pharm.D.) • Approximately 174,500 total alumni • Number of full-time and part-time faculty and staff: 9,199 Including 4,730 faculty and staff at the Health Center • Percent of full-time faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree at the main campus and regional campuses: 91% • Number of research centers: 70 Remarkable Growth With a total student population of approximately 28,500, UConn serves approximately 20,800 undergraduates and offers an impressive student/faculty ratio of 17:1. This year, our freshmen class was chosen from an impressive 22,353 applications, achieved average SAT scores of 1192 — up 79 points since 1996 — and included nearly 150 valedictorians and salutatorians. Another critical element of quality growth for an institution is ongoing financial support. Over the past 10 years, UConn has experienced a dramatic increase in public and private support and investment. This past year, research awards exceeded $180 million, an increase of more than $70 million since 1999, and endowed assets topped $300 million. The Next Frontier Innovative and strategic research programs help form the core of many great universities. The University of Connecticut is no exception, with more than 70 focused research centers that explore subjects from improving human health to enhancing education to protecting natural resources. The state-of-the-art Homer Babbidge Library is located in the heart of our main campus and connects you to UConn's comprehensive University library system, providing access to library resources at the five regional campuses, the Law School and the UConn Health Center. The Thomas J. Dodd Research Center as well as specialty libraries located throughout the University provide numerous valuable resources. Location, Location, Location Located in the beautiful New England town of Storrs, Connecticut, UConn's main campus is approximately 30 miles from Hartford, the state's capitol. With access to interstate highways, international airports as well as train and bus stations, UConn is centrally located between Boston and New York City. Whether it's enjoying the beaches along the Rhode Island and Connecticut coastline, hiking and skiing in New England's impressive mountains, or engaging in the many vibrant cultural opportunities offered here on campus and throughout the state, UConn provides access to many diverse opportunities. With regional campuses located throughout Connecticut, as well as the School of Law in Hartford and School of Social Work in West Hartford, and the UConn Health Center in the beautiful Farmington Valley, UConn has a profound presence throughout the state. Excellent Benefits The salary and benefits available at the University are among the best in the country. They include comprehensive health insurance provided by a choice of insurers, dental insurance, retirement plans, investment opportunities with tax-sheltered annuities as well as deferred compensation, long- and short-term disability insurance, generous leave privileges and professional development and education benefits, to highlight a few. The University also offers a clearinghouse of information and resources to help you comfortably establish a work/life balance. A Thriving Community The arts are alive at UConn. We have many venues that host an array of cultural events, from Shakespearean productions to jazz performances to international dance troupes. Our on-campus museums offer access to our private collections as well as ongoing special exhibits. And UConn's five cultural centers serve the entire University community with guest lectures, social events and cultural awareness programs. Frequented by numerous faculty and staff, our premier on-campus recreational facilities include basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts, an indoor track, swimming pools and a rock-climbing facility, in addition to cardiovascular machines and free weights.