About University of Hartford
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
6,770
Website
www.hartford.eduAccreditation
CIHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
The University of Hartford is a private not-for-profit institution founded in the year 1877. Surrounded by green spaces, the 350-acre campus offers big opportunities that have been guiding the purpose and passion of undergraduate and graduate students since its inception.
The university provides a unique combination of challenging academics, exceptional faculty, student life, and support that help students in solving tougher life challenging problems.
The University of Hartford began as a commuter school, later, the movers and shakers of Hartford brought together three small schools and the combination became the University of Hartford. The university is also committed to the community and integrity, curiosity, creativity, excellence, responsibility, and accomplishment are the values that are given importance in the university.
The institution has a student population of over 6,794 students enrolled in different majors across undergraduate and graduate degree courses which comprise of 5,194 full-timers and 1,520 part-timers.
The university is considered a diverse campus and a community of varied interests, talents, and worldviews. Not only this, but the university also has more than 100 student clubs and organizations. The student to faculty ratio at the University of Hartford is 9:1.
The university is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).
Rankings
The following are the rankings provided by the US News and Forbes according to their performance.
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It ranks 211 in National Universities
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It ranks 52th in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
On Forbes List
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The university holds 346 in Private Colleges
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185 in the Northeast
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217 in Private Colleges.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
71%
SAT Range
1050 - 1250
ACT Range
22 - 28
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
Yes
The university provides both completely online programs as well as hybrid programs. Hybrid programs are the ones in which students can attend both online as well as on-campus classes.
The university provides 100 undergraduate programs and 64 graduate programs. Some of the majors offered by the university include Accounting, Business Management, Education, Nursing, and Psychology. The admission process to all these courses follow simple steps and they are:
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Submission of application
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Selection of course or the major the candidate is looking for
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Submission of required documents
A student must hold a SAT score of 1050-1250 which needs to be submitted along with the application fee of $35. Also, remember that the SAT/ACT is considered but not required while the deadline for the above process is not reported by the university.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$29,819
Average Annual Cost
$37,802
Books And Supplies
$1,102
Other Fees
$2,892
Room And Board
$12,968
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,997
Total One Year Cost
$59,249
The university thinks that the expense of education should not stop anyone from attaining a degree. It gives high-quality education at affordable prices.
The tuition cost for the different programs is subjected to change yearly wise. However, the average annual cost is $37,802.
In addition to the above cost, books and supplies, room and board, and other fees amounts to $1,020, $12,476, and $2,892. The total cost for the whole year is $56,599.
For a further breakdown of the tuition at the University of Hartford, Click the link below.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
76%
Part-Time Retention Rate
25%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$568
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
151 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
86 Graduates
Music
74 Graduates
Psychology, General
70 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
66 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
47 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
40 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
40 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
37 Graduates
Engineering, General
36 Graduates
General Sales, Merchandising and Re...
33 Graduates
Architectural Engineering Technolog...
32 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
32 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
32 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
30 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
29 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
28 Graduates
Insurance
27 Graduates
Civil Engineering
26 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
25 Graduates
Political Science and Government
24 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
23 Graduates
Biology, General
22 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
21 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
21 Graduates
Legal Support Services
20 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
19 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
18 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
15 Graduates
Mathematics
15 Graduates
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...
11 Graduates
Sociology
10 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
10 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
9 Graduates
Computer Engineering
8 Graduates
Dance
8 Graduates
Economics
8 Graduates
History
8 Graduates
Chemistry
7 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
7 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
7 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
6 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...
5 Graduates
Computer Engineering Technologies/T...
4 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
4 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
3 Graduates
Philosophy
3 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
2 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
2 Graduates
Electromechanical Instrumentation a...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
5,000
Socio-Economic Diversity
27%
Part-time
11%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$82,222 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 88% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
88%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$8,008/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,468/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,468/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Hawks
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
155
Total Female Athletes
104
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
7
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At UH, $12,968 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The students at University of Hartford have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $4,468 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 48% and 52%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,400/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$47,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$125 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$23,518
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,028
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,490
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$21,640
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$27,876
$30K - $48K
$26,980
$48K - $75K
$24,525
$75K - $110K
$22,514
> $110K
$20,342
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,851,363
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$19,089,119
The university has a number of financial assistance programs to make education affordable for families of all income levels. 98% of the undergraduate tuitions are covered by financial aid provided by the institution. Students, at Kansas State University, are eligible to receive average annual financial assistance of $23,518. The student can get federal grant assistance of $5,028, state aid of $2,490, and institutional grant aid of $21,640 during the course.
The university requires the students to fill the FAFSA and receive SAR to know the eligibility and financial requirement of the student.
The University of Hartford FAFSA Code is 001422.
The different types of aids available for supporting the finances of the students are:
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Federal Aid
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State Aid
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Institutional Aid
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Military Aid
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