University of Hartford

www.hartford.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$44,350

3.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$30,553

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0619%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

83%

14,253 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,913

77.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61.1%

668 Graduates

About

University of Hartford is a higher education institution located in None. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Hartford were General Business Administration & Management (273 degrees awarded), Industrial & Organizational Psychology (89 degrees), and General Special Education & Teaching (68 degrees).

In 2023, 1,818 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Hartford. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,052 degrees), 4.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (227 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Hartford is $44,350, which is $13,347 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Hartford was 0.0619%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,616 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Hartford is $44,350, which is $13,347 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,553.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending University of Hartford received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$44,350

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Hartford was $44,350. The cost of tuition at University of Hartford is $13,347 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$30,553

2023 Value

3.58%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Hartford had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,553. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Hartford grew by 3.58%.

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

$12,707

Room and Board

$1,208

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Hartford was of $12,707 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.6% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,208. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.96% 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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at University of Hartford received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.11% with respect to 2022, when 90% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0619%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Hartford was 0.0619%, which represents 1 out of the 1616 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Hartford received 14,253 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.73% annual growth. Out of those 14,253 applicants, 11,832 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83% acceptance rate.

There were 5,913 students enrolled at University of Hartford in 2023. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Hartford has an overall enrollment yield of 11.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

11,832

Accepted Out of 14,253

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Hartford was 83% (11,832 admissions from 14,253 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 82.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.73%, while admissions grew by 8.07%.

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

21%

Submission Percentage (2023)

270

Scores Submitted (2023)

21% of enrolled first-time students at University of Hartford in 2023 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 5,913 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Hartford is 4,576 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,337. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at University of Hartford are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Hartford, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.6% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14% Black or African American, 4.53% Asian, 2.18% Two or More Races, 0.304% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Hartford in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.2%), followed by White Male (22.7%) and Black or African American Female (10.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.4%), followed by White Male (20%) and Black or African American Female (4.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Hartford in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,913 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Hartford is 4,576 and the part-time enrollment is 1,337. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at University of Hartford are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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

79%

2023 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 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Hartford had a retention rate lower 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 (2023)

White
3,167 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
866 enrolled students
Black or African American
825 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Hartford is 53.6% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14% Black or African American, 4.53% Asian, 2.18% Two or More Races, 0.304% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 296 students (5.01%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 414 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 (1,052 degrees awarded). There were 4.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (227 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Hartford is General Business Administration & Management (273 degrees awarded), followed by Industrial & Organizational Psychology (89 degrees) and General Special Education & Teaching (68 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (213 degrees awarded), Psychology (221 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,641,356 people), Secondary school teachers (557,171 people), Other managers (543,299 people), Software developers (514,891 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (368,117 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Hartford in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (213 degrees awarded), Psychology (221 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (17 degrees), Engineering (135 degrees), and Education (172 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Hartford are Visual & Performing Arts (213 degrees awarded), Psychology (221 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (17 degrees), Engineering (135 degrees), and Education (172 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,061,538 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,024,988 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (753,503 people), Construction (729,428 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (585,305 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.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
64 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degrees awarded
General Health Services
48 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Hartford was General Psychology with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Hartford according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

702

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,116

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 702 degrees were awarded to men at University of Hartford, which is 0.629 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,116).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 143 degrees were awarded to men at University of Hartford in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.96 times less than the 149 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 149 degrees were awarded to men at University of Hartford in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.04 times more than the 143 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 53% of students graduating from University of Hartford completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (72.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Hartford is Female and Two or More Races (72.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 3.29% of graduates (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,052 degrees awarded
Black or African American
227 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
187 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Hartford is white (1,052 degrees awarded). There were 4.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (227 degrees).

3.52% of degree recipients (64 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
656 degrees awarded
White Male
396 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
153 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Hartford is white female (656 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (396 degrees).

Operations

University of Hartford has an endowment valued at nearly $184M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.2M (10.5%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Hartford had a total salary expenditure of 186M. University of Hartford employs 109 Associate professors, 94 Professors and 72 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Hartford are Male Professor (62), Female Associate professor (58), and Male Associate professor (51).

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 115 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 54 employees.

Endowment

$184M

2023 Endowment

4.11%

decline from 2022

University of Hartford has an endowment valued at about $184M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Hartford declined 4.11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $250M 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

$78.4M

2023 Salaries

1.11%

decline from 2022

In 2023, University of Hartford paid a median of $78.4M in salaries, which represents 42.1% of their overall expenditure ($186M) and a 1.11% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.51% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.28% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$27.6M

Instructional Salaries

316

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Hartford paid a total of $27.6M to 316 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

109 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

187 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Hartford were Associate professor with 109 employees, Professor with 94 employees, and Assistant professor with 72 employees.

In 2023, 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 115 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 54 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Hartford was Male Professor with 62 employees, Female Associate professor with 58 employees, and Male Associate professor with 51 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Hartford.

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