More selective than 0% of Connecticut colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
21% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Hartford over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Hartford SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Hartford is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 660 |
| SAT math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1120 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Hartford admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | 570–660 | 550–650 | 24–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | 560–650 | 540–630 | 25–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Hartford compared with other Connecticut colleges?
University of Hartford has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | 83% | 57% | $16,798 |
| 16 | University of Bridgeport | 83% | 41% | $27,807 |
| 17 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | 87% | 53% | $10,875 |
| 18 | Western Connecticut State University | 87% | 52% | $17,604 |
| 19 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | 88% | 62% | $13,807 |
| 20 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | 88% | 65% | $16,403 |
| 21 | Southern Connecticut State University | 91% | 50% | $20,857 |
| 22 | Mitchell College | 95% | 42% | $30,260 |
| 23 | University of Hartford | 96% | 54% | $30,282 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Connecticut colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Hartford
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Hartford admissions questions
What is the University of Hartford acceptance rate?
University of Hartford accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 11,832 of 14,253 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Hartford require the SAT or ACT?
University of Hartford considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 21% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Hartford?
The middle 50% of University of Hartford enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1310 on the SAT and 24–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Hartford?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,311 of 11,832).
Is University of Hartford getting harder to get into?
University of Hartford accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Hartford overview