| Location: | Northeast |
| Type: | Private |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Hawks |
At the University of Hartford we provide a learning environment in which students may transform themselves intellectually, personally, and socially. We provide students with distinctive educational experiences that blend the feel of a small residential college with an array of academic programs and opportunities characteristic of a large university. Through relationships with faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, scholarship, research, the arts, and civic engagement, every student may prepare for a lifetime of learning and for personal and professional success.
The University of Hartford, often called UHA or UHart, was founded in 1877, and is a private, independent, and nonsectarian coeducational university located in West Hartford, Connecticut. It was chartered through the joining of the Hartford Art School, Hillyer College, and The Hartt School of Music in 1957.
The University attracts students from 45 states and 58 countries. It is located in the suburban West Hartford on Bloomfield Avenue, set among many old estates.
The University also operates the public radio station WWUH (91.3 MHz FM).
The Hartford Art School, which commenced operation in 1877, was founded by a group of women in Hartford including Mark Twain's wife, Mrs. Samuel Clemens and Harriet Beecher Stowe as the Hartford Society for Decorative Art. Its original location was at the Wadsworth Atheneum, the first public art museum in the United States. It is still associated with the museum today.
Hillyer College, which was named for the U.S. Civil War General Charles Hillyer, was created as a part of the Hartford YMCA in 1879. Originally, it provided instruction in automotive technology at a time when Hartford was a center for the infant automobile industry. In 1947, it was formally separated from the YMCA and the educational home to large numbers of World War II veterans who were afforded an education under the G.I. Bill.
The Hartt School, which was founded in 1920 by Julius Hartt and Moshe Paranov, is among the best recognized schools for music, dance, and theatre in the United States. The Miami String Quartet maintains an exclusive teaching and performing residency at Hartt, offering the community a four-concert series annually.
Hartford Art School, originally the art school was part of the Wadsworth Atheneum (The oldest art museum in the country). The school is one of the top art schools in the US. It offers a small art school community in a university setting.
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 59% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (America East) Baseball (America East) Track (America East) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 24,596 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 23,406 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,190 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,977 | 15% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,166 | 11% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 9,365 | 93% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,131 | 65% | |
Any Aid: |
97% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 60% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 95% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 480, Math: 490 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 580, Math: 580 |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
