Since its founding in 1957, the University of Hartford has attracted students and faculty who change the world in meaningful ways. UHart is a diverse institution with a global reach, as students from approximately 50 countries come to study at one of its seven distinctive schools and colleges every year.
The 350-acre campus, with a branch of the Park River winding through it, sits at the crossroads of Hartford, Connecticut’s capital city, and the vibrant towns of West Hartford and Bloomfield. Boston and New York City are two hours away, and New England’s beaches, mountains and cultural attractions are easily accessible.
The national and global contributions of University of Hartford alumni — a community of more than 85,000 and counting — reflect the wide range of academic disciplines offered by the institution’s schools and colleges. UHart graduates are engineers, scientists, professional athletes, and performing artists. They are health professionals, journalists, educators, and entrepreneurs.
Our seven dynamic schools share a common focus: helping students partner their passion with their dream profession. And because we’re a campus of unique individuals who don’t all see the world the same way, we value difference. Our multiple perspectives make us better listeners and more thoughtful doers.
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UHart At A Glance
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Mission & VisionLast updated: November 2024
Chartered: 1957
President: Lawrence P. Ward (began July 1, 2024)
Location: Main campus in Hartford, West Hartford, and Bloomfield, Conn.
Mailing Address: 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
Website: www.hartford.edu
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): 1,246
| Full–time Undergraduates: | 3,960 |
| Part–time Undergraduates: | 269 |
| Total Undergraduates: | 4,229 |
| Graduate Students: | 1,793 |
| Total/All Students: | 6,022 |
| States Represented: | 47 |
| Countries Represented: | 55 |
| Minority Representation/Undergraduates: | 41% |
| ...Including international students: | 44% |
| Minority Representation/Graduate Students: | 29% |
| ...Including international students: | 41% |
| Gender Breakdown/Undergraduate Students: | 58% female |
| Gender Breakdown/Graduate Students: | 64% female |
Below applies to full-time undergraduates:
| Residents of Connecticut: | 50% |
| International students: | 3% |
| Black or African American: | 16% |
| Hispanic of any race: | 19% |
| Asian: | 3% |
Undergraduate Majors: 85
Graduate-Level Degree Programs: 46
Associate Degree Programs: 7
Certificate and Diploma Programs: 40 (33 graduate, 7 undergraduate)
Degrees Awarded (2023–24 academic year): 1,632
53 associate, 803 bachelor's, 698 master's, 78 doctoral (70 professional certificates/diplomas)
Full–time Faculty: 332
Part-time Faculty: 391
Student–Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Living Alumni: 81,033
Alums in Connecticut: 38%
Countries with Most Alumni (outside of North America): France, Malaysia, Thailand, India
Level: NCAA Division III, Conference of New England
Nickname: Hartford Hawks
Mascot: Howie the Hawk
Intercollegiate Sports: 20* (9 men’s, 11 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)
On-Campus Track and Field: Grant Family Track and Field
* Beginning competition in 2025–26: Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, and Field Hockey.