About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Richard A. Zeiser
Dean of Admissions
Dean of Admissions
Address
Admissions Office
200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Phone
800-947-4303
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Museum of American Political Life
Art Gallery
Sports Center
Java City Coffee House
Hawk's Nest
Art Gallery
Sports Center
Java City Coffee House
Hawk's Nest
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Hartford Civic Center (concerts)
Meadows Music Theater (outdoor concert venue)
Bushnell Theater (Broadway Tours)
Mark Twain House
Minor League Sports (baseball, hockey)
Hartford is the Capitol of Connecticut and all major State government functions are located here.
Meadows Music Theater (outdoor concert venue)
Bushnell Theater (Broadway Tours)
Mark Twain House
Minor League Sports (baseball, hockey)
Hartford is the Capitol of Connecticut and all major State government functions are located here.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday and selected Saturdays
8:30am-4:30pm and10am-1pm
800-947-4303
8:30am-4:30pm and10am-1pm
800-947-4303
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Seasonal; contact admissions off.
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Seasonal; contact admissions off.
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Most Saturdays
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
M-Th
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Bradley International Airport, which is north of Hartford, CT is 20 miles from campus. Taxis and airport shuttles are available for the trip to campus. Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses serve Hartford. Taxis are available at the stations for the trip to campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-84 W., take Exit 44 and turn right onto Kane St. At the first light, turn left onto Prospect St. Proceed 2.5 miles to the end of the street, then turn right onto Albany Ave. Turn left at the first light onto Bloomfield Ave. and proceed half a mile to the university, which is on the right. From I-84 E., take Exit 44. Proceed on Caya Ave. for a very short distance to the light at Prospect Ave. Turn left onto Prospect and follow the preceding directions from that point.
Local Accommodations
The most convenient place to stay is probably the West Hartford Inn (900 Farmington Ave.; 860-236-3221), about 8 minutes from the campus. This is a typical, bare-bones motel, but comfortable enough. The price is moderate.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 14,251
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Average HS GPA: 3.30
GPA Breakdown
6%
4.0
18%
3.75 - 3.99
24%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
7%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
1.00 - 1.99
2%
Below 1.0
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 650
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 630
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
25 - 31
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Action — December 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11:1
Total Faculty
763
with Terminal Degree
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Auctioneering.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician.
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Civil Engineering, Other.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Technical and Business Writing.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD).
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Neuroscience.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Clinical Psychology.
Experimental Psychology.
Psychology, General.
School Psychology.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
Public Administration.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Economics, Other.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Drawing.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Illustration.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Management and Merchandising.
Music, Other.
Painting.
Photography.
Sculpture.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Diploma
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Diploma
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Jeff Bagwell
Pro Baseball player
Guillermo Flores Perez
President of El Salvador
Vin Baker
Pro Basketball player
Johnathan Iverson
Ringling Bros. Circus Ringmaster
Ruby Hinds
Opera singer
Denton Watson
Author/biographer
Abraham Burton
Jazz musician
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$33,668
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$31,629
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,294
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,140
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$5,263
Transportation for Commuters
$1,240
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,131
Foreign Countries Represented
50
Demographics
3.92%
Asian
16.39%
Black
17.26%
Hispanic
51.07%
Caucasian
5.31%
Unknown
3.40%
International
57% female
43% male
50% are out of state
93% are full time
7% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
68%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
83%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
93
Number of Honor Societies
22
Number of Social Sororities
14
Number of Religious Organizations
7
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Hawks)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Hawks)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
LGBT Support Groups: WWW.hartford.edu/campus_life/clubs.asp
Minority Support Groups: Office of Multicultural Programs
Army ROTC Offered
Air Force ROTC Offered
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
