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University of Hartford

University of Hartford is a private nonprofit university in a midsize city in the Hartford, CT metro with 4,131 students and a 96% acceptance rate.

West Hartford, Connecticut · Private nonprofit · City, midsize · 4,131 students

NCAA Division III · Conference of New EnglandEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

96%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,219

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

25–32

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$30,282

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

54%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

79%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$60,823

10 years after entry

Students

4,131

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.
November 15, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: hartford.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$25,925
$30,001–48,000$24,512
$48,001–75,000$27,277
$75,001–110,000$30,956
Over $110,000$34,833

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Hartford courseCredits
Calculus AB3M 144, 4 CR
Calculus BC3M 144 and M 145, 8 CR
Biology3BIO 110 and BIO 111, 8 CR
Chemistry3CH 110 and CH 111, 8 CR
Physics 13PHY 120, 4 CR
English Language and Composition4WRT 110, 3 CR
English Literature and Composition4ENG 140, 3 CR
United States History3HIS 130 and HIS 131, 6 CR
Show all 39 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3M 144, 4 CR
Calculus BC3M 144 and M 145, 8 CR
Biology3BIO 110 and BIO 111, 8 CR
Chemistry3CH 110 and CH 111, 8 CR
Physics 13PHY 120, 4 CR
English Language and Composition4WRT 110, 3 CR
English Language and Composition5WRT 110 and WRT 111, 6 CR
English Literature and Composition4ENG 140, 3 CR
United States History3HIS 130 and HIS 131, 6 CR
Psychology3PSY 105, 3 CR
Statistics3M 114, 3 CR
Computer Science A3CS 114, 4 CR
Computer Science A4CS 114 and CS 115, 8 CR
Macroeconomics3EC 110, 3 CR
Microeconomics3EC 211, 3 CR
Environmental Science3ENV 1XX, 3 CR
Physics 23PHY 121, 4 CR
European History3HIS 2XX, 3 CR
Human Geography3ELEC 2XX, 3 CR
Spanish Language and Culture3SPA 1XX, 3 CR
Spanish Language and Culture4SPA 1XX and SPA 2XX, 6 CR
Art History3ART 1XX, 3 CR
Music Theory3TH 1XX, 2 CR
African American Studies3AFS 110, 3 CR
Chinese Language and Culture3ML 1XX, 3 CR
Comparative Government and Politics3POL 120, 3 CR
Computer Principles3CS 1XX, 3 CR
Drawing3DWG 1XX, 3 CR
French Language and Culture3FR 1XX, 3 CR
French Language and Culture4FR 1XX and FR 2XX, 6 CR
French Literature3FR 3XX, 3 CR
German Language and Culture3GER 1XX, 3 CR
Govt. and Politics: U.S3POL 110, 3 CR
Italian Language and Culture3ITA 1XX, 3 CR
Italian Language and Culture4ITA 1XX and ITA 2XX, 6 CR
Japanese Language and Culture3ML 1XX, 3 CR
Latin3ML 2XX, 3 CR
Latin3ML 2XX, 3 CR
Physics B3PHY 120, 4 CR
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHY 214, 4 CR
Physics C: Mechanics3PHY 112, 4 CR
Precalculus3M 140, 4 CR
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPA 3XX, 3 CR
Studio Art: 2D Design3DES 1XX, 3 CR
Studio Art: 3D Design3DES 1XX, 3 CR

Source: hartford.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse57
Psychology52
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences37
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians30
Finance29
Marketing/Marketing Management29
Exercise Science and Kinesiology26
General Studies23
Show the other 63 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences22
Illustration22
Business Administration and Management22
Mechanical Engineering21
Electrical and Electronics Engineering20
Criminology19
Computer and Information Sciences19
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer17
Civil Engineering17
Special Education and Teaching17
Accounting16
Music15
Music Teacher Education15
Computer Graphics14
Speech Communication and Rhetoric13
Computer Engineering13
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering12
English Language and Literature11
Political Science and Government11
Dance11
Painting9
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics9
Engineering9
Acting8
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other8
Film/Cinema/Media Studies7
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies7
Stringed Instruments7
Jazz/Jazz Studies7
Voice and Opera7
Photography7
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist6
Sociology6
Early Childhood Education and Teaching5
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician5
Music Technology5
Business Statistics5
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering4
Chemistry4
Music Theory and Composition4
History3
Occupational Therapy/Therapist3
Woodwind Instruments3
Biochemistry3
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering3
Music Management2
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management2
Keyboard Instruments2
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics2
Printmaking2
International Relations and Affairs2
Philosophy2
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician2
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia2
Brass Instruments1
Sculpture1
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1
Economics1
Physics1
Mathematics1
Engineering, Other1
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Montessori Teacher Education1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Conference of New England

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Conference of New England

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

1,169,048 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Bradley International (BDL)

Nearest hub airport

Bradley International (BDL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 11.5 of 20

Elevation

61 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

20°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

51.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

17 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,980 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size