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University Of Hartford

The University of Hartford is a private, independent and nonsectarian coeducational university located in West Hartford, Connecticut. It was established in 1877. The university enrolls students from over 40 American states and more than 50 countries. UHA offers more than 80 undergraduate majors and over 30 graduate programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following schools and colleges:

  • Barney School of Business
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions
  • College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture
  • Hartford Art School
  • Hillyer College
  • The Hartt School

UHA’s main campus is spread across an area of more than 300 acres. It operates a public radio station, known as the WWUH (91.3 MHz FM). The university also has an active Greek life, with several fraternities and sororities. UHA also hosts several student clubs and organizations.

Campus Location

200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
USA
Main Tel: (860) 768-4100
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

University Of Hartford Highlights

Where University Of Hartford stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in music and media.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Large number of students.
  • High faculty salary.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor1,01677
Master48631
Associate1756
Doctorale365
Post-master's certificate173
< 1 year certificate162
Postbaccalaureate certificate 3

Students

The student enrollment at University Of Hartford was 7,290 in 2007 (6,091 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 70% of enrolled students and graduate students are 30%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 26,996
Room$ 6,424
Board$ 3,994
Books and supplies$ 860
Other$ 1,350

Financial Aid: University Of Hartford participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  201
Without tenure; working toward tenure  63
Without tenure; tenure not available  70

Housing and Meals

University Of Hartford provides on-campus housing for 3,784 of its 6,091 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

University Of Hartford Athletics

University Of Hartford is in the America East for major sports.

University Of Hartford offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 60 male students received the aid (men were 50% of those receiving aid) and 61 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 50% of students receiving such aid) .

University Of Hartford Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men57%
Women52%
All54%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal470-570
Math480-590

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (12 awarded)

  • Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (355 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Finance
  • General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
  • Insurance
  • Management Information Systems
  • Organizational Behavior Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (30 awarded)

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Information Science/Studies

DESIGN (48 awarded)

  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (16 awarded)

  • Acting
  • Dance
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (180 awarded)

  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Educational/Instructional Media Design
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Special Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (77 awarded)

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (86 awarded)

  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (8 awarded)

  • Community Organization and Advocacy
  • Public Administration

FINE ARTS (23 awarded)

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
  • Fine/Studio Arts
  • Painting
  • Sculpture

LAW (20 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (259 awarded)

  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures
  • General Studies
  • History
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sociology
  • Technical and Business Writing
  • Women's Studies

MATHEMATICS (6 awarded)

  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Mathematics

MEDIA (105 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (53 awarded)

  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE (0 awarded)

  • Neuroscience
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

MUSIC (121 awarded)

  • Conducting
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory
  • Music Management and Merchandising
  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (90 awarded)

  • Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded)

  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (38 awarded)

  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Drawing
  • Film/Cinema Studies
  • Intermedia/Multimedia
  • Photography
  • Printmaking

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (5 awarded)

  • Jewish/Judaic Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Religious/Sacred Music

SCIENCE (22 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (34 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (158 awarded)

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Psychology
  • School Psychology

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