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Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc. is part of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute or RPI. The Hartford campus is located in Connecticut. The institute was established in 1824 as Rensselaer School, but the name was changed to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1861. The Hartford campus covers 15 acres.
RPI - Hartford campus offers graduate programs in business administration, management, computer science, information technology and electrical engineering to name a few. It also provides professional training programs in leadership development, quality and technical development.
Ralph B. Peck, leader in soil mechanics; Eben N. Horsford, chemist and discoverer of baking powder; and Edwin Bryant Crocker, Western Railroad pioneer are some of the notable alumni of the institute. Students of the Hartford campus participate in various activities such as performing and visual arts and intramural sports like aikido and archery.
Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center is located in Hartford, CT (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center does not offer open admission.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center had 730 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center
275 Windsor St
Hartford, CT 06120
General Phone: (860) 548-2400
http://www.rpi.edu/ewp/hartford
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 180 | operations management, business management |
| Engineering | 95 | engineering science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, various engineering courses |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 29 | computer engineering, computer and info science, information science, computer networking |
Number of programs and degrees for Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 287 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 17 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center had a total enrollment of 730 students (408 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hartford, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 280301)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $113,945 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $94,110 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $98,510 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, Other
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling On-campus library
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