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University of Hartford

University of Hartford is a medium, private institution located in West Hartford, ct. Founded in 1877, University of Hartford offers undergraduate degrees in 126 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 3,876 undergraduates
cost $46,148 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Hartford? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 82.8%
SAT score average 1201
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.31
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Hartford is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
8 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Music
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Human Resources Management and Services
Communication and Media Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $46,148
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,512
Books & supplies $1,208
Other expenses $3,232
Cost of attendance* $64,100
Average financial aid package $35,485
Estimated cost $28,615 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $46,148
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,512
Books & supplies $1,208
Other expenses $3,232
Cost of attendance* $64,100
Average financial aid package $35,485
Estimated cost $28,615 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Hartford has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,876, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

5,498

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
35%
African American %
12%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
38%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Hartford, students love their Program Council, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
phone 860-768-4100
address www.hartford.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Program council

Brothers and sisters united

Hillel

Student government association

Residence hall association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Hartford to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Hartford?

University of Hartford is located in West Hartford, ct.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Hartford? 

The acceptance rate for University of Hartford is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Hartford?

The average high school GPA for University of Hartford students was 3.31.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Hartford?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Hartford including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $256,400.

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