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The campus of University Of Hartford is in West Hartford, Connecticut, which is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at University Of Hartford include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Hartford is known for its programs in music.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
University Of Hartford has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, University Of Hartford had 7,260 students enrolled (6,013 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. University Of Hartford offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the America East.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At the University of Hartford we provide a learning environment in which students may transform themselves intellectually, personally, and socially. We provide students with distinctive educational experiences that blend the feel of a small residential college with an array of academic programs and opportunities characteristic of a large university. Through relationships with faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, scholarship, research, the arts, and civic engagement, every student may prepare for a lifetime of learning and for personal and professional success."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
General Phone: (860) 768-4100
Admissions Phone: (860) 768-4296
Financial Aid Phone: (860) 768-4296
http://www.hartford.edu
University Of Hartford awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 337 | business management, accounting, merchandising and sales, finance, MIS, insurance, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior |
| Liberal Arts | 232 | liberal arts and humanities, English, political science, sociology, general studies, history, liberal arts and sciences, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 170 | elementary school teaching, special ed, early childhood education, educational administration, school counseling, music teaching, instructional media design, secondary teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 154 | clinical psychology, psychology, physical therapy, school psychology, experimental psychology |
| Media | 107 | communication studies |
| Music | 105 | various music studies, music management, music, jazz, conducting, music history and theory |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 80 | nursing administration, registered nursing, community nurse |
| Engineering | 79 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 70 | electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, computer engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technician |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 56 | health service and sciences, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech, radiation therapist |
| Design | 40 | illustration, graphic design |
| Law | 39 | legal assistant |
| Fine Arts | 35 | painting, sculpture, fine arts, ceramics, art history and criticism |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 34 | film studies, photography, printmaking, multimedia, drawing, cinematography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | information science, computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and police |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 21 | dance, acting, drama |
| Science | 17 | chemistry, biology, physics |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | community organization, public administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | occupational therapy |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | Jewish studies, philosophy, religious music |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | architecture |
| Medicine | 0 | neuroscience, pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Hartford in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 944 | 76 |
| Master's degree | 431 | 30 |
| Associate's degree | 179 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 44 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 31 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 27 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 3 |
In 2005, University Of Hartford had a total enrollment of 7,260 students (6,013 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 25% |
| Connecticut | 25% |
| New Jersey | 15% |
| Massachusetts | 15% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
University Of Hartford offers campus housing for 3,547 of its 6,013 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of West 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,642 | 8,191 | 60% | 1,330 | 16% |
| Men | 5,755 | 3,705 | 64% | 674 | 18% |
| Women | 7,887 | 4,486 | 57% | 656 | 15% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (860) 768-4296
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,596 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,596 |
| Room and board | $ 9,448 |
| Room charge | $ 5,826 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,622 |
| Books and supplies | $ 860 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Hartford participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 142200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (860) 768-4296
University Of Hartford has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $56,059 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $56,059 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 61 | $77,869 | 13 | $74,896 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 77 | $60,891 | 41 | $61,956 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 56 | $53,361 | 50 | $52,753 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $44,100 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $42,902 | 3 | $40,094 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 205 | $63,045 | 109 | $58,319 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | America East |
| Baseball | America East |
| Track | America East |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63 | 65 | 128 |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Track | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 43 | 73 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Insurance
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
Technical and Business Writing
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Neuroscience
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Drawing
Film/Cinema Studies
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Hartford Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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