71%

Acceptance Rate

$23,518

Avg.Financial Aid

001422

FAFSA Code

University of Hartford

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    CIHE

  • Website

    www.hartford.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    6,770

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide 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).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

200 Bloomfield Ave

Rankings

The following are the rankings provided by the US News and Forbes according to their performance.

  • It ranks 211 in National Universities

  • It ranks 52th in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs

On Forbes List

  • The university holds 346 in Private Colleges

  • 185 in the Northeast

  • 217 in Private Colleges.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    71%

  • SAT Range

    1050 - 1250

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    22 - 28

  • High School GPA

    Recommended

  • Application Fee

    $35

  • 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: 

  • Submission of application

  • Selection of course or the major the candidate is looking for

  • 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 Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $29,819

  • Average Annual Cost

    $37,802

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,102

  • Other Fees

    $2,892

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $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 The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

9:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

76%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

25%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$568

Faculty Overview

55%

Male Professors

45%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular 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

  • 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

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

5,000

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

27%

Full-time / Part-time

89% / 11%

Students Gender

Male

49%

US National: 44%

Female

51%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

52%

Unknown

8%

Black

15%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

5%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

56%

Out Of State

41%

In State

3%

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 Security

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.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$38,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$47,800/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$12,000 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$125 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$23,518

Students Receiving Federal Grants

36%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,028

Students Receiving State Aid

3%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,490

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$21,640

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the 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:

  • Federal Aid

  • State Aid

  • Institutional Aid

  • Military Aid

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