Question 1

How much does University of Connecticut spend on research?

Accepted Answer

University of Connecticut reported $390M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.

Question 2

Where does University of Connecticut rank nationally for research spending?

Accepted Answer

#79 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #2 of 3 in Connecticut.

Question 3

Is University of Connecticut an R1 university?

Accepted Answer

University of Connecticut is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.

Rank	University	State	Tier	R&D
76	Florida State University Med	FL	R1	$414M
77	Utah State University Med	UT	R1	$401M
78	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	NE	R1	$392M
79	University of Connecticut Med	CT	R1	$390M
80	The Rockefeller University	NY	R2	$385M
81	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Med	LA	R1	$384M
82	Washington State University Med	WA	R1	$379M

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