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University of Hartford

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West Hartford, Connecticut 06117-1599

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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

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66 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Visit
83%Acceptance
1207SAT Avg
4,032Students
11:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$60,823Earnings 10yr
$29,558Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Hartford Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1207

Reading & WritingMid: 595
560650
MathMid: 580
540630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2532

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1207

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,558

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (126)

Student Life

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
8 Years$51,616
10 Years$60,823

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,200
Men
$55,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#301
Washington Monthly
#434

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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