Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center

Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc., which is located in Hartford, Connecticut, is one of the campuses of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute which was founded by Stephen Van Rensselaer in 1824. Often referred to as Rensselaer at Hartford, the school campus is situated on 15 acres.

Rensselaer at Hartford offers graduate degree programs in computer science, business administration, engineering, management, and information technology. Working students can also opt for special certificate courses and skills training programs that are available at the school. Rensselaer at Hartford has under it the Lally School of Management and Technology.

Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc. provides financial assistance to help students meet their educational expenses. Apart from Federal Stafford loans, Pell grants, and Veteran's Benefits, a number of private student loans and scholarships are also available. Students are also provided support services like academic and career counseling, cost-defraying employment services, and job placement assistance.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in engineering, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
• High faculty salary.
• High male/female ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 730 in 2007-2008 (408 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.