[Barton123]

Accepted doesn't necessarily mean they chose to enroll. Students may receive multiple acceptances.
UCONN is well respected, however, graduating in 4 years can be a challenge. When they expanded the facilities they did not add sufficient faculty & course sections for required classes. Thus, you will find many upper level students struggling to get into classes they need only to find they cannot.
They have taken a huge hit in funding from the state this year and the party scene is still not in control. Many in-state students actually leave campus on spring weekend to avoid the chaos created by non-students coming in to party. The numbers of out of state students accepted (at a higher tuition) and some claim with less than stellar qualifications continues to impact the campus life and in-state numbers accepted to Storrs campus. The early medical school acceptance program and other top science programs continue to attract high level in staters who see the great value there.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Barton123

Accepted doesn't necessarily mean they chose to enroll.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[renovating]

Originally Posted by Barton123

The numbers of out of state students accepted (at a higher tuition) and some claim with less than stellar qualifications continues to impact the campus life and in-state numbers accepted to Storrs campus.

The reason there are more out of state applicants now is the reputation of UCONN. Less than stellar qualifications? Would that be an average 2100 SAT score?

Yes, less in state students are getting in. UCONN believes in geographic diversity. Not a bad thing for a nationally recognized university.

[Barton123]

UCONN believes in collecting out of state tuition. They need to fill those seats with the highest paying customers to stay afloat. Seats that are in fact 'discounted' for in state students won't cut it for revenue. In NC and Texas out of state acceptances are capped.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by renovating

The reason there are more out of state applicants now is the reputation of UCONN. Less than stellar qualifications? Would that be an average 2100 SAT score?

Yes, less in state students are getting in. UCONN believes in geographic diversity. Not a bad thing for a nationally recognized university.

The only way someone can accurately make these statements are if they're an Admissions Counselor. I doubt that that's your occupation.

Anyway, can we get back on topic?

[AMSS]

Originally Posted by renovating

The reason there are more out of state applicants now is the reputation of UCONN. Less than stellar qualifications? Would that be an average 2100 SAT score?

Yes, less in state students are getting in. UCONN believes in geographic diversity. Not a bad thing for a nationally recognized university. ;)

It's a state funded school - their responsibility is to in-state residents. I'm not saying they should let every resident in and ignore out of staters, but if you look at any state school - they primarily service their own residents.

I hope my kids don't apply to UCONN. I know it's a good school, but the bureaucratic crap Barton speaks of and downright sneakiness is a huge turnoff. I've heard of too many seniors at UCONN who all of a sudden can't get housing as they are about to graduate. Is that a little fishy to you?

[MetsNY]

Look UConn is huge, any large university is going to have trouble getting all senios on campus housing. For the most part there is less on campus housing for Seniors at all Universities because many of them tend to live off campus.

Seniors at UConn can get on campus housing, it's just tough.

The bureaucratic crap happens at all schools, UConn is just in the spotlight because one you live in this state and of course will hear about and two the guy Burton is a loser. If you are the that successful and donate money you donate money because you want to not because you want a say. To be honest, Burton is not T.Boone Pickens. That guy can have a say because he basically built the whole campus at Oklahoma State, same thing with Phil Knight at University of Oregon.

It was 3 million, not 100 million.

[AMSS]

Originally Posted by MetsNY

Look UConn is huge, any large university is going to have trouble getting all senios on campus housing. For the most part there is less on campus housing for Seniors at all Universities because many of them tend to live off campus.

Seniors at UConn can get on campus housing, it's just tough.

The bureaucratic crap happens at all schools, UConn is just in the spotlight because one you live in this state and of course will hear about and two the guy Burton is a loser. If you are the that successful and donate money you donate money because you want to not because you want a say. To be honest, Burton is not T.Boone Pickens. That guy can have a say because he basically built the whole campus at Oklahoma State, same thing with Phil Knight at University of Oregon.

It was 3 million, not 100 million.

My point is it should not be. Seniors should get first priority, but what does the school care - they know those kids aren't going to transfer so the heck with them.

[MetsNY]

Why should it be? A majority of Seniors want and choose to live of campus. It's a part of the growing process, you know getting older and going to live completey on your own. Not under the supervision of an RA or in a place where there are numerous others on the same floor or sharing the same kitchen.

I understand why you say they should get first priority because they've been there the longest, but to be honest freshman, sophmores and juniors should get first priority because one they are not as mature yet and two they are less likely to have the resources to get their own place as say I senior may have.

It'd be nice if there was enough room for everyone, but sadly there isn't.

The Town of Mansfield has a huge development project going down on Route 195. UConn students will soon have a a part of campus that will consist of numerous townhomes, condo's, restaurants, shops, etc. The plans look absolutely amazing and it's something that's going to make UConn even more recognizable.

[srb162]

I am surprised that no one has suggested Woodbridge??