School Overview
Founded in 1877 as the Hartford Art School, the University of Hartford is a privately owned and operated independent university in West Hartford, Connecticut. University of Hartford is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools (NEASC) and hold specialized accreditation from the Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET). Students at Hartford come from 48 states and 43 foreign countries. The university’s campus is located in three municipalities: Hartford, Bloomfield, and West Hartford.
General Information
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Admission Office Bates House West Hartford, CT 06117-1599 (860) 768-4296 Fax: (860) 768-4961 Contact: Richard Zeiser Dean of Admission |
Main Address 200 Bloomfield Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117 (860) 768-4296 www.hartford.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,695 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,469 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,449 Graduate enrollment: 1,671 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: $35 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 57% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 75% |
College Majors
Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Women’s Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Early Childhood Education B Engineering Civil Engineering B Engineering Technologies Architectural Engineering Technology B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General A,B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Community Organization/Advocacy B Security & Protective Services Police Science B Social Sciences Economics B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Religious/Sacred Music B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Hartford Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (860) 768-4100 |
| Website: | www.hartford.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | admission.hartford.edu\apply |
| Address: | 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117-1599 |
| Setting: | Rural: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 6,714 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 61% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,986 (89% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $37,790 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $37,790 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $21,219 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
University of Hartford Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Hartford.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 6 | 3 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | |||
| Education | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2 | |
| Engineering | 5 | 5 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | 6 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 5 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 18 | 6 | 1 | |
| Grand total | 13 | 6 | 72 | 31 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at University of Hartford.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Hartford and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $37,790 |
| Out-of-state | $37,790 |
| Books and supplies | $972 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,570 |
| Out-of-state | $12,570 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,416 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,416 | 98% | $21,219 |
| Student loan aid | 1,085 | 75% | $9,960 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,367 | 87% | $19,919 |
| Federal student loans | 3,369 | 67% | $7,017 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Hartford. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Hartford students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 15,526 | 6,358 | 9,168 | Percent admitted | 100% | 73% | 71% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 10% | 8% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Hartford Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 6,714 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,150 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,564 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Hartford Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Magnetic Resonance (MR) - Programs for magnetic resonance technologists
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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