University of Hartford

www.hartford.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,682

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$31,261

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

95.7%

12,221 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,015

79.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.5%

589 Graduates

About

University of Hartford is a higher education institution located in Capitol Planning Region, CT. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Hartford were General Business Administration & Management (265 degrees awarded), Industrial & Organizational Psychology (65 degrees), and General Special Education & Teaching (61 degrees).

In 2024, 1,701 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Hartford. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (973 degrees), 4.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (217 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Hartford is $45,682, which is $13,762 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Hartford is $45,682, which is $13,762 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,261.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending University of Hartford received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,682

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Hartford was $45,682. The cost of tuition at University of Hartford is $13,762 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Hartford (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,261

2024 Value

2.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Hartford had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,261. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Hartford grew by 2.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Hartford (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,123

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Hartford was of $13,123 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.27% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Hartford (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at University of Hartford received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.2% with respect to 2023, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Hartford (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Hartford received 12,221 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 14.3% annual growth. Out of those 12,221 applicants, 11,701 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.7% acceptance rate.

There were 6,015 students enrolled at University of Hartford in 2024. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Hartford has an overall enrollment yield of 10%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

11,701

Accepted Out of 12,221

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Hartford was 95.7% (11,701 admissions from 12,221 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 14.3%, while admissions declined by 1.11%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Hartford (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

22%

Submission Percentage (2024)

257

Scores Submitted (2024)

22% of enrolled first-time students at University of Hartford in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Hartford had a total enrollment of 6,015 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Hartford is 4,775 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,240. This means that 79.4% of students enrolled at University of Hartford are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Hartford, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.4% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Black or African American, 3.97% Asian, 2.89% Two or More Races, 0.233% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0665% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Hartford in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.6%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36%), followed by White Male (19%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Hartford in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,015 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Hartford is 4,775 and the part-time enrollment is 1,240. This means that 79.4% of students enrolled at University of Hartford are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Hartford (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Hartford was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Hartford had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Hartford (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,149 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
978 enrolled students
Black or African American
849 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Hartford is 52.4% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Black or African American, 3.97% Asian, 2.89% Two or More Races, 0.233% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0665% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 282 students (4.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 363 more women than men received degrees from University of Hartford. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Hartford is white (973 degrees awarded). There were 4.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (217 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Hartford is General Business Administration & Management (265 degrees awarded), followed by Industrial & Organizational Psychology (65 degrees) and General Special Education & Teaching (61 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Hartford, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (198 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (23 degrees), and Psychology (189 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Hartford are Other managers (1,186,169 people), Accountants & auditors (1,070,441 people), Software developers (683,546 people), Financial managers (587,343 people), and Chief executives & legislators (566,848 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Hartford in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (198 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (23 degrees), Psychology (189 degrees), Engineering (122 degrees), and Business (451 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Hartford are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Hartford are Visual & Performing Arts (198 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (23 degrees), Psychology (189 degrees), Engineering (122 degrees), and Business (451 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Hartford are Computer Systems Design (1,154,146 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,101,093 people), Construction (806,462 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (805,362 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (748,615 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Hartford.

Radiographer

Most Common (2024)

13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Hartford was Radiographer with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Hartford according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

669

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,032

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 669 degrees were awarded to men at University of Hartford, which is 0.648 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,032).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Hartford by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 143 degrees were awarded to men at University of Hartford in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.986 times less than the 145 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 145 degrees were awarded to men at University of Hartford in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.01 times more than the 143 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 48% of students graduating from University of Hartford completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Hartford is Female and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.12% of graduates (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
973 degrees awarded
Black or African American
217 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
178 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Hartford is white (973 degrees awarded). There were 4.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (217 degrees).

3.17% of degree recipients (54 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
699 degrees awarded
White Female
690 degrees awarded
White Female
689 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Hartford is white female (699 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (690 degrees).

Operations

University of Hartford has an endowment valued at nearly $195M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.9M (11.3%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Hartford had a total salary expenditure of 184M. University of Hartford employs 123 Associate professors, 96 Assistant professors and 82 Professors. Most academics at University of Hartford are Female Associate professor (65), Female Assistant professor (60), and Male Associate professor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Hartford are: Business and Financial Operations, with 187 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 111 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 56 employees.

Endowment

$195M

2024 Endowment

6.14%

growth from 2023

University of Hartford has an endowment valued at about $195M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Hartford grew 6.14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $57.3M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Hartford (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$76.5M

2024 Salaries

2.43%

decline from 2023

In 2024, University of Hartford paid a median of $76.5M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($184M) and a 2.43% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.11% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.51% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$28.1M

Instructional Salaries

330

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Hartford paid a total of $28.1M to 330 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Hartford were Business and Financial Operations with 187 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 111 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 56 employees.

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