Campus & Student Life at University of Hartford

Home to about 4,521 undergraduates in 2020, UHart is a private university located in West Hartford, Connecticut. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UHart offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UHart can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UHart Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UHart Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at UHart. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UHart Disability Services.

UHart for the Military

While not a "service academy", UHart does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UHart Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UHart for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Hartford

UHart offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Hartford

There were 4,521 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,073 (90.1%). Part-time attendance was 448 (9.9%).

University of Hartford is Ranked #195 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UHart receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UHart #195 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UHart by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UHart Diversity Guide.

University of Hartford Competes in the NCAA

UHart has a total of 356 student athletes, 201 men and 155 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Hartford Athletics