# University of Hartford

Private nonprofit college in West Hartford, CT. IPEDS ID 129525.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-hartford · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-hartford.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 96% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $30,282 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 54%; beats 28% of CT colleges and 51% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $60,823; beats 43% of CT colleges and 71% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,925 |
| 30-48k | $24,512 |
| 48-75k | $27,277 |
| 75-110k | $30,956 |
| 110k+ | $34,833 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.15 years on average (53% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $60,823 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $64,729
- Tuition and fees: $49,075
- Housing and meals: $13,945; books: $1,460

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 570–660; SAT math: 550–650; ACT: 24–30 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 14,253 applicants, 11,832 admitted, 1,311 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 96%, ACT 24–30 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 83%, ACT 25–32 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (71 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $106,348 | $104,301 | $26,062 |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | $97,268 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,871 | $88,530 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,968 | $84,614 | $25,532 |
| Accounting | $51,981 | $84,114 | $26,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $73,906 | $82,172 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | $80,775 | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $34,812 | $79,202 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | $78,761 | $23,000 |
| Insurance | not reported | $78,655 | not reported |
| Engineering | $55,076 | $78,351 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $54,098 | $78,031 | $27,000 |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | $54,565 | $77,621 | $27,000 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $42,956 | $70,124 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $29,763 | $63,299 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $32,186 | $62,464 | $26,374 |
| Criminal Justice | $38,309 | $60,807 | $26,563 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $35,654 | $60,715 | $27,000 |
| Health Sciences | $32,157 | $60,274 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | $48,049 | $59,185 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $40,799 | $58,017 | $27,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $29,515 | $51,607 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | not reported | $50,178 | not reported |
| Psychology | $28,707 | $49,642 | $27,000 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | $47,243 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $25,465 | $44,735 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | $17,521 | $44,550 | $27,000 |
| Music | $24,511 | $43,700 | $27,000 |
| English | not reported | $38,589 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,125 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomedical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | $35,492 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $87,830 (Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT), $84,990 (CT), $74,750 (U.S.)
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist: median wage $90,270 (Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT), $91,970 (CT), $80,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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