University of Hartford School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

West Hartford, CT

$42,182

Avg tuition

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About University of Hartford

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Hartford is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in West Hartford, Connecticut. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,773, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 75 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $42,182.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

76% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school rank Recommended

High school GPA Recommended

Completion of college prep program Required

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1230

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-27

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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7k

Students Enrolled

18%

Online Student Enrollment

9:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online
On-campus
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

54%

Black

12%

Hispanic

11%

Unknown

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

7%

Asian

4%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

5

Total Online Enrollment

1,232

Student Location Breakout

18% 82%

Percent of Programs Online

96% On-campus

4% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Not offered

Associate Not offered

Bachelor's 1% online

Graduate Certificate Not offered

Master's 13% online

Doctorate Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

39%

State Grant Aid

7%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

39%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,888
State Grant Aid $2,496
Institution Grant Aid $23,841
Pell Grant Aid $4,599

Financial Outlook

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.