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At a Glance

Spread across seven dynamic schools and colleges, the University of Hartford has been guiding the purpose and passion of students for over six decades. On our 350-acre campus alongside Connecticut’s capital city, approximately 4,100 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students representing 48 states and 51 countries come together for a common purpose: to collaborate across different disciplines, diversify perspectives, and broaden worldviews. We’re a four-year private university focused on advancing the public good through meaningful connections within our communities. Our unique approach to comprehensive education gives us the critical perspectives that lead to impact change, regionally and beyond. With degree programs spanning the arts, humanities, business, engineering and technology, education, and health professions, we focus on doing the work that matters.

General Information

Chartered: 1957
Acting President: Stephen M. Mulready M’77 (as of July 1, 2023)
Location: Main campus in Hartford, West Hartford, and Bloomfield, Conn.
Mailing Address: 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
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Type: independent, nonsectarian, coeducational
School Colors: scarlet and white
Main Campus: 350 acres (Hartford 193, Bloomfield 133, West Hartford 24)
Asylum Avenue Campus: 10.4 acres
Handel Center Campus: 7 acres
Total Employees (faculty and staff): 1,211

Students

Full–time Undergraduates: 3,844
Part–time Undergraduates: 290
Total Undergraduates: 4,134
Graduate Students: 1,782
Total/All Students: 5,916
States Represented: 48
Countries Represented: 51
Minority Representation/Undergraduates: 40%
   ...Including international students: 43%
Minority Representation/Graduate Students: 27%
   ...Including international students: 38%
Gender Breakdown/Undergraduate Students: 57% female
Gender Breakdown/Graduate Students: 64% female

Below applies to full-time undergraduates:

Residents of Connecticut: 49%
International students: 4%
Black or African American: 17%
Hispanic of any race: 18%
Asian: 4%

Academics

Undergraduate Majors: 85
Graduate-Level Degree Programs: 46
Associate Degree Programs: 7
Certificate and Diploma Programs: 40 (33 graduate, 7 undergraduate)
Degrees Awarded (2022–23 academic year): 1,916
112 associate, 897 bachelor's, 824 master's, 83 doctoral (78 professional certificates/diplomas)
Full–time Faculty: 332
Part-time Faculty: 357
Student–Faculty Ratio: 11:1

Alumni

Living Alumni: 81,033
Alums in Connecticut: 38%
Countries with Most Alumni (outside North America): France, Malaysia, Thailand, India

Alumni Information

Athletics

Level: NCAA Division III, Commonwealth Coast Conference
Nickname: Hartford Hawks
Mascot: Howie the Hawk
Intercollegiate Sports: 17 (8 men’s, 9 women’s)
Home Soccer/Lacrosse Facility: Yousuf Al-Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium (capacity, 2,500)
Home Basketball Arena: Chase Arena in Reich Family Pavilion (capacity, 3,508)
Home Baseball Field: Fiondella Field (capacity, 1,000)
Home Softball Field: University of Hartford Softball Field (capacity, 1,000) 

 


updated October 2023