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Hartford International University for Religion and Peace

Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2260

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1833
Type
Private theological university

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Admission Office

77 Sherman Street, Hartford, CT 06105

(860) 509-9500[email protected]
Acceptance
SAT Avg
Students
Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr

Admissions

Test-RequiredTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Direct Application

Regular Decision

Rolling

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

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)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester
Majors
8
Avg class size
10
Student-faculty ratio
8:1

Programs (10)

Campus Life

Greek Life

Graduate-only theological institution

Housing & Residential Life

Not provided; students typically live off-campus

Housing Styles

Off-campus housing in Hartford area

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads

More About This School

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

138Very High

Estimated from CT state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
94 mi(163 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
99 mi(172 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
180 mi(312 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BDL Hartford Bradley12 mi
PVD Providence TF Green66 mi
ISP Long Island MacArthur70 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA94 mi · ~2h 43m drive
New York, NY99 mi · ~2h 52m drive
Hartford, CT2 mi · ~3 min drive
Providence, RI67 mi · ~1h 56m drive
Albany, NY81 mi · ~2h 20m drive
Syracuse, NY196 mi · ~5h 40m drive
Rochester, NY268 mi · ~7h 45m drive
Buffalo, NY324 mi · ~9h 22m drive
Philadelphia, PA180 mi · ~5h 12m drive
Pittsburgh, PA390 mi · ~11h 16m drive
Harrisburg, PA241 mi · ~6h 58m drive
Newark, NJ104 mi · ~3h drive
Trenton, NJ151 mi · ~4h 22m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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

Transfer Admission

International Students

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace Application Checklist

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