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University of Hartford

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Start: 2026-06-03T11:00:00
Location: University of Hartford

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West Hartford, Connecticut 06117-1599

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

UrbanGreek life

Known for health sciences

University of Hartford is a private institution in West Hartford with particular strength in health sciences and engineering. With an average SAT of 1207, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,823 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,558.

Established

1957

Motto

Ad humanitatem

Mascot

Howie the Hawk

Type

Private university

Conference

DIII no later than September 1

Division

Division III

Campus Visits

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Admission Office

200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

(860) 768-4296[email protected]

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83%Acceptance

1207SAT Avg

4,032Students

11:1Student:Faculty

58%Grad Rate

$60,823Earnings 10yr

$29,558Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1207

Reading & WritingMid: 595

560650

MathMid: 580

540630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26

2532

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common Application

Early Decision

November 15

Regular Decision

rolling

Financial Aid

✓ Need-Blind✗ Meets 100% NeedMerit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,647

Room & Board$13,945

Books & Supplies$1,460

Total Cost of Attendance$62,273

Average Net Price$29,558

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,641

$30–48K$24,564

$48–75K$26,720

$75–110K$30,873

$110K+$33,759

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

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

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

Core/Distribution Requirementssemester

Majors

100

Avg class size

Student-faculty ratio

9:1

Study abroad

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NursingEngineeringBusinessMusicArtMechanical EngineeringAcoustical EngineeringArchitectureEducationPsychology

Programs (126)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Mixed

Campus Life

Division IIICommonwealth Coast ConferenceGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

first two years

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-style livingApartments

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads

4,032

Gender Split

57% / 43%

Women / Men

First Generation

29%

Pell Grant Recipients

30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 51%

Black 16%

Hispanic 17%

Asian 4%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.3%

Freshman Retention78.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,581

10 Years$60,823

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

After Graduation

Top Employers

Hartford HealthCareTravelers InsuranceUnited TechnologiesThe HartfordAetna

Rankings

U.S. News

#301

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#434

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

LacrosseAnd women

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

93 mi(161 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

101 mi(175 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

181 mi(314 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BDL Hartford Bradley10 mi

PVD Providence TF Green67 mi

ISP Long Island MacArthur72 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA93 mi · ~2h 41m drive

New York, NY101 mi · ~2h 55m drive

Hartford, CT3 mi · ~5 min drive

Providence, RI67 mi · ~1h 56m drive

Albany, NY79 mi · ~2h 17m drive

Syracuse, NY195 mi · ~5h 38m drive

Rochester, NY266 mi · ~7h 41m drive

Buffalo, NY324 mi · ~9h 22m drive

Philadelphia, PA181 mi · ~5h 14m drive

Pittsburgh, PA390 mi · ~11h 16m drive

Harrisburg, PA242 mi · ~6h 59m drive

Newark, NJ105 mi · ~3h 2m drive

Trenton, NJ152 mi · ~4h 23m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Nearby Attractions

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Blue Back Square

Shopping, dining, and entertainment district

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Elizabeth Park

Rose gardens and outdoor recreation

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Hartford

State capital with museums and attractions

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West Hartford Center

Trendy downtown with restaurants and shops

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits

12 semester hours

International Students

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL

IELTS

Duolingo

Deadline Calendar

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