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West Hartford Colleges and Schools

Colleges in West Hartford

There are at least 3 colleges in West Hartford, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 9,270 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,516 full-time students, and a reported 4,160 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than West Hartford; see particularly Hartford, East Hartford, and New Britain colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Connecticut Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • West Hartford is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in West Hartford.
  • Housing and buildings in West Hartford tend to be newer than most.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in West Hartford.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Fox Institute of Business
99 South Street
West Hartford, Connecticut 06110-1922

  • Programs: medical assistant, massage therapy, medical billing, legal secretary, computer support, computer and info science, computer repair, business support services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 207 students, 207 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Saint Joseph College
1678 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, Connecticut 06117-2791

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, education, elementary school teaching, psychology, special ed, biology, social work, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,773 students, 1,218 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 376 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-548. Math: 443-540.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, Connecticut 06117-1599

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, liberal arts and humanities, communication studies, various music studies, accounting, psychology, nursing administration, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 7,290 students, 6,091 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,784 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-570. Math: 480-590.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
East Hartford Colleges449,575467 
Farmington Colleges223,6414,323 
Hartford Colleges5121,5787,1921,808
Manchester Colleges154,7406,484 
New Britain Colleges371,53813,6832,142
Newington Colleges129,306238 

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