Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2260
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Private urban college in Hartford
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace is a private urban institution in Hartford, Connecticut. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
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Hartford International University for Religion and Peace Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
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Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (10)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Campus Life
Graduate-only theological institution
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Hartford Seminary's origins date back to 1833 when the Pastoral Union of Connecticut was formed to train Congregational ministers.
- •The next year the Theological Institute of Connecticut was founded at East Windsor Hill, Connecticut.
- •The institution moved to Hartford in 1865 and officially took the name Hartford Theological Seminary in 1885.
- •The Bible Normal College affiliated with the seminary in 1902 and changed its name to Hartford School of Religious Pedagogy.
- •The Kennedy School of Missions became another affiliated activity, originally organized by the Seminary as a separate organization in 1911.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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Nearby Attractions
Bushnell Parkwalkable
Historic urban park in downtown Hartford
Connecticut State Capitolwalkable
Ornate Victorian Gothic building with free tours
Wadsworth Atheneumwalkable
Oldest public art museum in the United States
Mark Twain House
Historic home where Mark Twain wrote his famous works
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