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University Of Hartford, Connecticut

Overview of University Of Hartford

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.

Areas of Study

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.

University Of Hartford Selectivity

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.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

In 2005, University Of Hartford had 7,260 students enrolled (6,013 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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.

Contacting University Of Hartford

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

University Of Hartford awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management337business management, accounting, merchandising and sales, finance, MIS, insurance, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior
Liberal Arts232liberal arts and humanities, English, political science, sociology, general studies, history, liberal arts and sciences, foreign language and literature, ...
Education And Teaching170elementary school teaching, special ed, early childhood education, educational administration, school counseling, music teaching, instructional media design, secondary teaching
Therapy And Counseling154clinical psychology, psychology, physical therapy, school psychology, experimental psychology
Media107communication studies
Music105various music studies, music management, music, jazz, conducting, music history and theory
Nursing And Emergency Medicine80nursing administration, registered nursing, community nurse
Engineering79mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering
Engineering Technician70electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, computer engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technician
Medical Assistant And Technician56health service and sciences, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech, radiation therapist
Design40illustration, graphic design
Law39legal assistant
Fine Arts35painting, sculpture, fine arts, ceramics, art history and criticism
Photography And Commercial Art34film studies, photography, printmaking, multimedia, drawing, cinematography
Computer Science And Engineering29information science, computer and info science, computer engineering
Security And Law Enforcement24criminal justice and police
Drama And Performing Arts21dance, acting, drama
Science17chemistry, biology, physics
Family And Social Work14community organization, public administration
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy8occupational therapy
Mathematics5mathematics, mathematics and statistics
Religion And Philosophy1Jewish studies, philosophy, religious music
Architecture And Planning0architecture
Medicine0neuroscience, pre-med

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Hartford in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree94476
Master's degree43130
Associate's degree1796
Doctor's degree445
Post-master's certificate313
Award of less than 1 academic year272
Postbaccalaureate certificate13

Student Body

In 2005, University Of Hartford had a total enrollment of 7,260 students (6,013 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men51%
Women49%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate72%
Graduate28%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White60%
Black7%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Other Races22%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1931%
20-2125%
22-2412%
25-299%
30-345%
35-394%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New York25%
Connecticut25%
New Jersey15%
Massachusetts15%
New Hampshire3%
Pennsylvania3%
Foreign countries2%
Maryland2%
Rhode Island2%
Florida1%
Illinois1%
Maine1%
Vermont1%
Virginia1%
California1%
Ohio1%

University Of Hartford Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time72 %
Part-Time38 %

University Of Hartford Room and Board (2005)

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.

University Of Hartford Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total13,6428,19160%1,33016%
Men5,7553,70564%67418%
Women7,8874,48657%65615%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal480580
SAT Math490580
ACT Composite1927

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT95%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT10%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Admissions Phone Number: (860) 768-4296

University Of Hartford Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

University Of Hartford has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*4$56,059
All faculty totalcalendar year1*4$56,059

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year61$77,86913$74,896
Associate professoracademic year77$60,89141$61,956
Assistant professoracademic year56$53,36150$52,753
Instructoracademic year4$44,1002*
Lectureracademic year1*0*
No academic rankacademic year6$42,9023$40,094
All faculty totalacademic year205$63,045109$58,319

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Hartford Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballAmerica East
BaseballAmerica East
TrackAmerica East

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total6365128
Basketball161430
Baseball16016
Track189
All Other Sports304373

University Of Hartford Degree Programs (2005)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

University Of Hartford Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Hartford Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%University Of Hartford % of students from other states
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%University Of Hartford Number of degree programs
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%University Of Hartford % of degrees in music
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%University Of Hartford Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%University Of Hartford Number of students
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%University Of Hartford % of degrees in media
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%University Of Hartford Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%University Of Hartford % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%University Of Hartford Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%University Of Hartford Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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