More selective than 0% of Connecticut colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $64,729. College Scorecard.
Higher than 28% of Connecticut colleges we cover and 51% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 43% of Connecticut colleges we cover and 71% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Hartford acceptance rate & admissions
Of 14,253 applicants, University of Hartford admitted 11,832 and 1,311 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1310 on the SAT or 24–30 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Hartford tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Hartford costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Hartford took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Connecticut. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $25,925 | $107,589 | 4.7 years |
| $30–48k | $24,512 | $101,725 | 4.4 years |
| $48–75k | $27,277 | $113,200 | 4.9 years |
| $75–110k | $30,956 | $128,467 | 5.6 years |
| $110k+ | $34,833 | $144,557 | 6.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (53% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($60,823) minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $23,042 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Hartford majors, earnings & careers
University of Hartford offers 71 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Engineering · 17
- Arts & Design · 9
- Business & Finance · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
Highest-earning majors at University of Hartford
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $104,301 | $26,062 |
| Electrical Engineering | $97,268 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $88,530 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $84,614 | $25,532 |
| Accounting | $84,114 | $26,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $82,172 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $80,775 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $79,202 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 71 majors
- Accounting$84,114
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)$82,172
- Architectural Engineering Technologies / Technicians$60,715
- Architectural Sciences and Technology—
- Arts and Entertainment Management—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$63,299
- Biomedical Engineering—
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
- Business Administration$58,017
- Chemistry—
- Civil Engineering$84,614
- Communications$62,464
- Computer and Information Sciences$79,202
- Computer Engineering—
- Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians—
- Criminal Justice$60,807
- Criminology—
- Dance—
- Data Science—
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians$47,243
- Electrical Engineering$97,268
- Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians$77,621
- Engineering$78,351
- Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other—
- Engineering, Other—
- English$38,589
- Entrepreneurship—
- Environmental Engineering—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Film and Photography$44,550
- Finance$78,031
- General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations$70,124
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$51,607
- Health Sciences$60,274
- History—
- Insurance$78,655
- International Relations—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Legal Support Services—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$80,775
- Linguistics—
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Marketing—
- Mathematics—
- Mechanical Engineering$88,530
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians—
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering—
- Medical Laboratory Science—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music$43,700
- Nursing$104,301
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$49,642
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences$78,761
- Religious Studies—
- Sociology$50,178
- Software and Media Applications—
- Special Education$59,185
- Studio Art$44,735
- Theatre—
- Visual and Performing Arts—
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Hartford
Overall prices in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,933. Housing costs 10% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 50 inches of rain a year, 52 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: hurricane (relatively high); tornado (relatively high); river flooding (relatively high); winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Capitol Planning Region
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Capitol Planning Region at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Hartford with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Connecticut by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hartford | 96% | $30,282 | 54% | $60,823 | This school |
| Mitchell College | 95% | $30,260 | 42% | $39,115 | |
| University of Bridgeport | 83% | $27,807 | 41% | $50,323 | |
| University of Saint Joseph | 79% | $27,989 | 64% | $59,908 | |
| University of New Haven | 60% | $34,192 | 63% | $60,126 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Hartford would cost you $22 more per year than Mitchell College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Hartford, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$8,585).
- University of Hartford gives aided families $9,086 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Connecticut resident | University of Hartford | Mitchell College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $49,075 | $40,490 | +$8,585 |
| Books & supplies | $1,460 | $1,200 | +$260 |
| Housing & meals | $13,945 | $15,540 | −$1,595 |
| Personal & travel | $3,412 | $2,700 | +$712 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,163 | −$4,309 | +$1,146 |
| Sticker price | $64,729 | $55,621 | +$9,108 |
| Average grants | −$34,447 | −$25,361 | −$9,086 |
| You pay | $30,282 | $30,260 | +$22 |
“+” means University of Hartford costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Hartford
What is the University of Hartford acceptance rate?
University of Hartford accepts 96% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 11,832 of 14,253 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1310 on the SAT or 24–30 on the ACT.
How much does University of Hartford cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $64,729 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $30,282 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $25,925 and families earning $110k+ pay $34,833.
How much do University of Hartford graduates earn?
Former University of Hartford students earn a median $60,823 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Hartford graduation rate?
54% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 83% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Hartford degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Hartford costs about $113,200 after grants ($27,277 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $60,823 ten years after starting, $23,042 more than high school graduates in Connecticut ($37,781), so the cost is repaid in 4.9 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Hartford: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-hartford (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).