UHart Admission Requirements

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UHart Admission Overview

UHart admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UHart admitted 95.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.26 GPA (B+) and SAT 1120-1310 / ACT 24-30. UHart is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UHart Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

95.7%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for University of Hartford

Acceptance Rate

The UHart acceptance rate is 95.7%. Last year, 11,701 of 12,221 applicants were admitted. That is the 23rd lowest acceptance rate in Connecticut.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UHart and can you get accepted?

UHart is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

University of Hartford typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.26. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UHart GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.26

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.26

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UHart typically have around a 3.26 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. UHart is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #14 in Connecticut for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Hartford freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 5.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 22.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 2.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UHart SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1120-1310

Freshmen who sent SAT

22%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 570
  • Math 550
  • Composite 1120
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Hartford

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 660
  • Math 650
  • Composite 1310
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Hartford

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UHart typically score around a 1220 SAT (middle 50% 1120–1310) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 78th percentile nationally. UHart ranks #9 in the state of Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1120 to 1310

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UHart is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Hartford
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1310+ Above 75th >98%
1220 to 1310 Avg + 96%-98%
1120 to 1220 Avg - 93%-96%
Below 1120 Below mid-50 <93%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UHart ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

24-30

Freshmen reporting ACT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite 24
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Hartford

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite 30
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Hartford

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UHart typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 24–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UHart places #9 among colleges in Connecticut for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 30

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UHart without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Hartford
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
30+ Above 75th >98%
27 to 30 Avg + 96%-98%
24 to 27 Avg - 93%-96%
Below 24 Below mid-50 <93%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

Open the UHart chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Hartford admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 7,822 4,393 12,221
Accepted 7,517 4,178 11,701
Acceptance Rate 96% 95% 96%
Enrolled 729 444 1,174
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 11% 10%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Hartford and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Hartford application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Hartford is $35.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Hartford
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UHart is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 95.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.26 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1120-1310); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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GPA calculator: University of Hartford GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026