UHart
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Hartford (UHart)
About this school
The University of Hartford, founded in 1877, is a private, comprehensive institution. Its 200-acre campus is located in West Hartford, two miles from downtown Hartford.
- www.hartford.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,492
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:5,069
- Men:2,479 Men (48.9%)
- Women:2,590 Women (51.1%)
Location
Admission Information (UHart)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Hartford is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 2 | 3 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | 4 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 200 Bloomfield Avenue |
City, State, Zip | West Hartford, CT 06117-1599 |
Phone | (860) 768-4296 |
Fax | (860) 768-4961 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 15, December 15 |
Early Action Notification | Not reported |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 recommended for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 81% of 14,043 applicants were admitted |
Women | 80% of 8,179 applicants were admitted |
Men | 82% of 5,864 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,592 (14%) of 11,360 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 822 (13%) of 6,527 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 770 (16%) of 4,833 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.05 |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 526 average |510-610 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 5% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 24% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 51% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 19% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 5% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 28% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 54% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 12% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 24 average |21-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 10% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 37% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 51% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 2% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UHart)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $40,694 (71.9%)
- Room & Board: - $12,476 (22.04%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,020 (1.8%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,409 (4.26%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Hartford accepts prepayment plan, installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001422 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,174 (91.1%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,046 (89.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,045 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 143 (13.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 67% |
Average Award | $27,225 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,033 (98.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,015 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 847 (81.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,594 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 117 (11.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 202 (15.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,578 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,590 (80.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,273 (91.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,268 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 424 (13.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 68% |
Average Award | $27,599 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,227 (98.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,152 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,718 (83.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,300 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 295 (9.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 868 (19.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,666 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | Not reported |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children of Current Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Parents of Current Students, Previous College Experience, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students, Spouses of Current Students, Twins, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,916 |
Academics & Instruction (UHart)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Not required
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
355
Part-Time Faculty
520
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
24%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 27% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 45% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 23% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 3% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 0% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 0% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 15% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 73% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 12% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 348,164 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 400 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Hartford provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
73.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
46.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
55.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
58.0%
Programs & Majors (UHart)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (80)
- Accounting
- Acting
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Dance, General
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drawing
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other
- Engineering Technology, General
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
- General Studies
- Graphic Design
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History, General
- Human Services, General
- Illustration
- Information Science/Studies
- Insurance
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- International Relations and Affairs
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Management
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Painting
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Printmaking
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Visual and performing arts, Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master's Programs of Study (25)
- Accounting
- Architecture
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication--General
- Community Health Nursing
- Counselor Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Experimental Psychology
- Music
- Music Education
- Neuroscience
- Nursing Education
- Nursing--General
- Organizational Behavior
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology--General
- School Psychology
- Taxation
Campus Life (UHart)
Location & Geography
Population
63,268
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Hartford
Campus Size
320 acres
Weather
Temperature | 15.8 average low in January, 80 average high in September |
Rain | 128 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 4 mile(s) from campus in Hartford |
Nearest Train Station | 4 mile(s) from campus in Hartford |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
61% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
39%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Hawk |
School Colors | Scarlet and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Hartford offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, program council, brothers and sisters united, hillel, student government association, residence hall association
Sororities
21% of women participate
Fraternities
17% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
4,460
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
5,069
Women
2,590
Men
2,479
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.8% Asian
- 16.0% Black/African-American
- 13.9% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 58.7% White
- 3.1% Unknown
International Students
5.1% from 45 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
1,492
Student Resources (UHart)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Sociology - A&S214 Documents
- Biology - A&S112 Documents
- Chemistry - A&S67 Documents
- Mathematics - A&S57 Documents
- History: Hillyer52 Documents
Popular Courses
- SOC 110 - Introduction to SociologySociology - A&S
- CH 110 - College ChemistryChemistry - A&S
- BIO 110 - General Biology IBiology - A&S
- POL 250 - Law and the Justice SystemPolitics and Government
- M 140 - Precalculus with TrigonometryMathematics - A&S
Popular Professors
- BhushanBIO 212
- Kelly Mc GeeverSOC 470
- Leslie SmithPOL 250
- Norland StephenSOC 375
- HorowitzSOC 110
Blog articles
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- Freshman Complexes vs Hawk Hall at UofH - 1087 days ago