About University of Hartford

Founded in 1877, University of Hartford. is a Private college. Located in Connecticut, which is a city setting in Connecticut, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 5,150 full time undergraduate students, and 1,564 full time graduate students.

The University of Hartford Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 9:1. There are 365 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Hartford include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate71%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range920-1160
ACT Range20-26

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,48% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 8 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

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University of Hartford REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    159 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    101 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    167 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    169 Students rated campus facilities 3.6 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    169 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    167 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    169 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    170 Students rated academics 3.5 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of University of Hartford?

53 Students rated University of Hartford

Michael - 09/17/2019

So far, it's been a decent experience so far. From what I can tell, the school really put academics first. The professors are committed to helping every student out. However, that's only if the student is willing to put the work in as well. There isn't much to do off-campus unless you have a car.

taj-lauren - 07/17/2019

My overall opinion on the University of Hartford is its honestly great school its a great balance between the extra activities but faculty still encourage you to want to be and do your best at this university. the class sizes are small enough where professors actually know how you learn and retain the information that they actually want you to remember. Since Hartford is a smaller private school everyone knows everyone which honestly makes the campus very homey and safe and everyone just wants to see each other happy enjoying themselves and having fun. surprisingly the food could be better especially with how much m0oney they receive yearly but other than that I am deeply in love with my school and I don't regret it and I feel like this school could really help me get to my career path successfully​.

Amanda - 07/09/2019

The University of Hartford is a fairly standard private school. A majority of students receive scholarships which helps bring down the private school cost. There are a lot of changes happening on campus currently so the facilities will be very new in the following years.

jonas - 06/12/2019

I spent one semester and completed two courses in the graduate nursing program. I received As in both courses and felt like I learned a lot. I dropped out and transferred to another university due to it being a very unsupportive, unprofessional environment. With two bachelor's degrees and a nursing job of 20 years, quitting was not my usual style. One week before a discussion post was due and one and one half weeks before a major project was due, Professor Duhamel sent a memo to the class that said, "please note the changes to the syllabus." The post was now due the next day rather than in one week and the project was now due in three days rather than in a week and a half. In a panic, I emailed her and said this was impossible. It was not until this point that she admitted she made a mistake...and that we should have caught on and spoken up. Well I had not caught on. I trusted the syllabus. Go figure. She said she would grant me the original dates but it would mess up the grading system as it went beyond what was supposed to be the end of the term. There was no apology or acknowledgment that this sudden change would cause undue stress. I turned the project in three days after the new due date and four days before the original due date (that I had been granted). I made an error in setting the video for her viewing. She emailed me and told me to correct it immediately or the grading system would be screwed up. When I reminded her I had been granted the original due date, she lectured me about how the class was at fault for not catching the mistake. When I went to Professor Breda, the head of the department, she responded by what sounded like a pitch she gives to new students about the program and advanced nursing. She kept avoiding the topic. Even upon my inquiry, she refused to acknowledge any injustice I had encountered. She told me she could get me a new advisor (as my advisor was Prof Duhamel) but that I would still have to take the nursing theory course with her. When I asked her if I could take nursing theory at another university and transfer the credits, she said no. After dropping out of the program, I decided to take the issue further up the chain, hoping corrective action would take place for the sake of other students. In a telephone conversation with Professor Thompson, the head dean, she not only refused to acknowledge I had been wronged, but gave me serious attitude repeating several times the phrase, "but you're not a student here anymore." She missed the point. Really, all I wanted was something like, "The behavior you describe is not commiserate with the values of the university. I will investigate the matter as this is not a way to treat students. I'm sorry we lost you as you were a good student." I received nothing of the sort from either dean.

University of Hartford FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Hartford?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Hartford is 71%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Always believe in yourself and start to look into internships and scholarships earlier than your junior year. Always take a chance and never regret anything you have done in life. Learn to balance yourself and pace yourself as well. People will come and go but you have yourself towards the end of the day. Try to stick with people that you feel safe with and don't take it personel if a friendships does not last. Always stay true tou yourself and your family and don't let stress take over your life.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is very carreer driven and the professor make sure to support you with that.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I wasn't well prepared for what happens after undergraduate graduation i.e. grad school or finding a job. I wish there was more support from the faculty to help advise the students especially during their final years. in the institution.

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  5. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who is willing to learn and use their time management skills well. People who tend to do poor in regular school should not consider this university at all. They will loose time and a lot of money. This place is very expensive.

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  6. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I tell my friends about the awesome people that I have met over the past year and a half I have been at university of Hartford. The size of the school really helps my social life, since you are able to meet people often and eventaully get to know them well enough to become great friends.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates were friendly but competative. We enjoyed helping each other out with constructive critisism and advice. My classmates were very laid back and flexible.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    I personally feel a great deal of gratitude toward this school because of the friends I have made over my years here. The campus itself is very interesting and great for people watching. Some of the students are absolutely ridiculous. They range from rude and ignorant to witty and intelligent. Either way, I consider them interesting and enjoyable.

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    is a medium sized campus. classes are medium size. Nice people and professors are very helpful and they guide you only if you go after them.

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    It is a great music and art school. Besides for that I am not so sure.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    yes. I wanted to be in a city and now I am always stuck on campus

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The University of Hartford is a diverse community that enjoys being a school that is division 1 but on the smaller side compared to other division 1 campuses. The most frustrating thing about the school is that it is a private instituition that doest get or better yet give away enough finacial aid to it's students. Because of this many students end up transfering due to lack of finacial means. This causes the community to be seperated which henders one of the best parts of the campus.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is probably most known for it's threatre program or it's business school.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    the are challenging...and I am doing really well

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  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    i love it here. The campus is easy to get around. My classes are rather small so I don't feel overwhelmed. the staff are always willing to help and you can feel comfortable asking questions. I feel like it is an environment where I can learn

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  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    more academic groups

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    none that I have heard of

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Student Body

Students

51%

female

49%

male

5,150

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,564

Total Grad Students

57%

Out-Of-State

40%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

46

Student Organizations

7

Fraternities

7

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

50%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
15%
% Hispanic/Latino
12%
% White or Caucasian
53%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

98% of students attending University of Hartford receive some sort of financial aid. 33% were awarded federal grants. While 75% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$37,790

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$972

Books and Supplies

$11,986

Room and Board

50,748

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$26,271
$30 - $48K
$26,432
$48 - $75K
$28,324
$75 - $110K
$30,552
$110K & UP
$32,938

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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