University of Hartford

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
West Hartford, CT
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#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

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Overview

Total enrollment

6,015

Location West Hartford, Connecticut
Website hartford.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Best Colleges Rank

#426

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Hartford occupies a 350-acre suburban campus in West Hartford, Connecticut, situated approximately 5 miles from downtown Hartford. Founded in 1957 through the merger of three institutions?the Hartford Art School, Hillyer College, and The Hartt School?the university maintains its historical commitment to arts education while offering comprehensive programs across seven colleges. The campus features a mix of mid-century and modern architecture, with academic buildings centered around a main quadrangle and residential areas on the perimeter. The university is known for its programs in music, art, engineering, and business, with The Hartt School of Music particularly recognized in the performing arts community. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to suite-style apartments, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Hartford Hawks.

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Ratings

UHart is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Hartford within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#426
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#303
Best Colleges in Connecticut

#8
Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

#7
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#455
Best Value Colleges in Connecticut

#8

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1120/1310
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/30
GPA 3.26

Acceptance Rate

95.7%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 10%
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$49,075

Costs for University of Hartford
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$49,075
Books and Supplies		$1,460
Other Fees		$3,393
Room and Board		$14,532
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,374
Total One Year Cost		$71,834

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

56% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Hartford are Visual and Performing Arts, Business, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 17% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 16% in Business, and 14% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.