University of Hartford Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Hartford is a private research university in West Hartford, Connecticut, serving roughly 4,146 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 95.75% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $60,823 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $49,075
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,282 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 95.75% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,146 95.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.38%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 28.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 44.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1219
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,707
- Applicants (IPEDS): 14,253
- Room & Board: $14,532 annual estimate
University of Hartford: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Hartford, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Hartford?
University of Hartford is located in West Hartford, CT (ZIP 06117-1599).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of Hartford public or private?
University of Hartford is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of Hartford cost?
Published tuition: $49,075.
Average net price after aid: $30,282.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| $110,001+ | $34,833 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $196,300.
How hard is it to get into University of Hartford?
Admission rate: 95.75%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1219 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Hartford?
Total enrollment: 4,146 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,707 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,792 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Hartford?
150%-time completion rate: 54.38%.
First-year retention: 82.9%.
What do graduates of University of Hartford earn?
Median earnings: $42,581 six years after entry; $60,823 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
33.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Hartford known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (288 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (78 completions)
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology (65 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (57 completions)
- Psychology, General (52 completions)
- Clinical Psychology (51 completions)
- Business Statistics (51 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (48 completions)
- Accounting (44 completions)
- 05.0041 (33 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Hartford a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 95.75%; completion rate 54.38%; median earnings $60,823 at 10 years; net price $30,282. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$49,075
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Hartford was $49,075.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,282
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Hartford had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,282.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$121,128 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,282 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$196,300 4-Year Tuition
$14,532 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,460 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$65,067 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$260,268 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Hartford.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Hartford was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Hartford in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $33,358 | $33,358 | $29,140 |
| 2014 | $35,444 | $35,444 | $27,156 |
| 2015 | $36,460 | $36,460 | $29,722 |
| 2016 | $37,790 | $37,790 | $29,611 |
| 2017 | $38,910 | $38,910 | $30,440 |
| 2018 | $40,694 | $40,694 | $29,592 |
| 2019 | $42,182 | $42,182 | $28,541 |
| 2020 | $43,560 | $43,560 | $28,712 |
| 2021 | $44,885 | $44,885 | $29,932 |
| 2022 | $46,148 | $46,148 | $30,886 |
| 2023 | $47,647 | $47,647 | $29,558 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95.75% Acceptance Rate
14,253 Total Applicants
11,832 Students Admitted
1,311 First-Time Students Enrolled
11.08% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1219
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Hartford reported total enrollment of about 4,146 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.7%), Hispanic or Latino (19.1%), and Black or African American (16.1%). About 33.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Hartford in 2024 is 4,146 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,707 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,792 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 50.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.90% 100% Completion Time
54.38% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.90% of students graduating from University of Hartford completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 50% male / 50% female
- Special Education and Teaching, General: 10% male / 90% female
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology: 32% male / 68% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Hartford.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$60,823 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
402.14% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Hartford.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 91 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 288 completions
2. Special Education and Teaching, General: 78 completions
3. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: 65 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 57 completions
5. Psychology, General: 52 completions
6. Clinical Psychology: 51 completions
7. Business Statistics: 51 completions
8. Health Professions and Related Programs: 48 completions
9. Accounting: 44 completions
Most popular programs at University of Hartford.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Hartford graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Hartford from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 44.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,428
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,235
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Hartford is a private non-profit institution located in West Hartford, CT, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Special Education and Teaching, General, Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Enrollment is approximately 4,146 students. Student body composition includes White (50.7%), Hispanic or Latino (19.1%), Black or African American (16.1%). The admission rate is 95.75%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1219. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.38%. Approximately 33.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 28.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 91 distinct degree programs, University of Hartford provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Hartford located?
University of Hartford is located in West Hartford, CT.
What is University of Hartford's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Hartford is 95.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 14,253 applicants and 11,832 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Hartford cost?
Reported tuition is $49,075 and average net price is $30,282 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,532 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Hartford?
University of Hartford reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,707 students, White (50.7%), Hispanic or Latino (19.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Hartford?
About 28.7% of students at University of Hartford are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Hartford?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Hartford reports midpoint SAT about 1219 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of University of Hartford earn?
Median earnings are $42,581 six years after entry and $60,823 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Hartford?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Hartford students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is University of Hartford public or private?
University of Hartford is a private nonprofit institution located in West Hartford, CT.
Is University of Hartford an HBCU?
No. University of Hartford is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Hartford a tribal college?
No. University of Hartford is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Connecticut college costs
- Connecticut colleges by ROI
- West Hartford, Connecticut city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Connecticut
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.