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University of Hartford

#1167 in US ranking West Hartford, CT
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$65,347
Tuition & fees
$50,445
Avg. aid
$31,974
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
1120–1310
ACT range
24–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Median salary
$45,010
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Hartford?

Recurring events identified with University of Hartford campus life include Hawktober Week, Springfest, and Midnight Breakfast. They give students ways to participate outside classes, though dates and activities can vary by year.

Hawktober Week is associated with university-spirit and community programming. Springfest provides a spring-semester student event, while Midnight Breakfast centers on a shared late-night meal during a busy academic period. Students interested in attending should use the current campus events calendar for the actual schedule; an event name alone does not establish the year's performers, admission rules, or location.

Performances and exhibitions are another recurring feature of the university's calendar, reflecting its art, music, dance, and theater programs. These may be relevant both to students seeking an audience for their own work and to classmates who want to experience campus arts without majoring in them.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Hartford?

The University of Hartford offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational residential options. On-campus living is available, but an offer of admission should not be taken as a guarantee of a particular room type or placement.

Housing arrangements can differ by student year and availability, with residence-hall and other campus living options serving different preferences for privacy and independence. Reported housing includes high-speed internet access. New students should review the current housing application, deposit and deadline instructions, assignment priorities, and rules for remaining in housing between terms.

Campus dining includes meal-plan options and dining locations intended to serve residential and commuting students. Before choosing a plan, students should compare where and when meals can be used, whether unused balances carry over, and how dietary needs are handled. Those considering off-campus housing should budget separately for transportation, food, utilities, and lease commitments rather than assuming the campus room-and-board charge represents their likely costs.

University of Hartford Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

120

University of Hartford Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Undergraduates living on campus
67%
Campus size
320 acres

University of Hartford Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of Hartford Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Mortensen Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Hartford Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Hartford Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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