University of Hartford acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
University of Hartford · Private nonprofit · West Hartford, CT · 4,131 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
University of Hartford admitted 83.0% of applicants for fall 2023, up from 61.7% in 2013. Tuition and fees are $50,445 for every student in 2025-26.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 61.7% | 15,127 | 9,338 |
| 2014 | 72.1% | 14,444 | 10,419 |
| 2015 | 63.5% | 15,093 | 9,585 |
| 2016 | 71.9% | 15,526 | 11,168 |
| 2017 | 80.9% | 14,043 | 11,360 |
| 2018 | 71.4% | 15,166 | 10,822 |
| 2019 | 76.3% | 13,233 | 10,103 |
| 2020 | 77.4% | 12,660 | 9,800 |
| 2021 | 78.8% | 13,459 | 10,605 |
| 2022 | 82.8% | 13,230 | 10,948 |
| 2023 | 83.0% | 14,253 | 11,832 |
Applications went from 15,127 in fall 2013 to 14,253 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $25,616 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $22,760 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $26,133 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $29,332 |
| Over $110,000 | $33,722 |
| Tuition and fees, all students (2025-26) | $50,445 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $65,347 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $28,928 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 21% submitted the SAT, 1% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar private colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac CT | 77.0% | $57,700 same for all |
| Sacred Heart University CT | 67.7% | $52,410 same for all |
| Fairfield University CT | 45.0% | $60,810 same for all |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
For fall 2023 the University of Hartford admitted 83.0% of 14,253 applicants.1 Back in 2013 the rate stood at 61.7%, and it is now 21.3 percentage points higher, with declines in just 2 of 10 yearly comparisons.1 Applications fell 6% over the span, from 15,127 to 14,253, but the admitted group grew 27%, from 9,338 to 11,832.1
Test scores are optional. Students who reported them had a middle 50% of 560 to 650 on SAT reading and writing, 540 to 630 on SAT math, and 25 to 32 on the ACT.1
Tuition and fees are $50,445 for 2025-26, a little below the $51,428 median of 14 private colleges in Connecticut.2 In 2024-25 net price averaged $25,616 for families earning $0 to $30,000, $26,133 for $48,001 to $75,000, and $33,722 for those over $110,000.2
57% of the 2019 entrants graduated within 6 years, below the 59% median across 26 Connecticut colleges.2 Retention was 83%, and 36% of undergraduates had Pell grants.2 At 10 years after entry, median earnings are $66,020 and median federal debt among borrowers is $26,981.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 14,253 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 11,832 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 1,311 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 4,131 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-optional | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 560 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 650 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 540 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 630 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 25 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 32 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 21% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 1% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, all students | $50,445 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $65,347 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $28,928 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $25,616 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $22,760 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $26,133 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $29,332 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $33,722 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 57% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 83% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 36% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $66,020 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $26,981 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median tuition and fees, private nonprofit colleges, Connecticut (N = 14) | $51,428 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, private nonprofit bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Connecticut (N = 26) | 59% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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