University of Hartford

University of Hartford Overview

University of Hartford is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in West Hartford, Connecticut. Hartford was founded in 1877 and now enrolls around 6,493 students a year, including 4,521 undergrads. Hartford provides on-campus housing for up to 2,712 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 85% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Hartford! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Hartford's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Hartford students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Hartford has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Hartford has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Hartford on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Hartford on the Student Life page.

Is Hartford a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Hartford offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Hartford Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Hartford. The acceptance rate at Hartford is 77%. Out of 12,660 applications received in 2021, 9,800 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Hartford

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Hartford, around 81% return for their sophomore year. Hartford's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 62%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Hartford Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 56% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Hartford grads have an average starting salary of $55,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Hartford's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Hartford's endowment was valued at $176.1 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Hartford spends about $16,581 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Hartford

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Hartford meets 73% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Hartford full-time are awarded $32,637 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Hartford. Based on this information, how does Hartford sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Hartford a good school for you?

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Where is University of Hartford Located?

Hartford is located in the suburban setting of West Hartford, Connecticut, less than an hour from Hartford.

If you want to see Hartford for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Route 84 to West Hartford, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Hartford and West Hartford are like without leaving home.

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