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How strong are the academics at University of Hartford?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
47%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Hartford has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

University of Hartford has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Hartford's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Hartford:

83%
First-year retention rate
47%
4-year grad rate
62%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Hartford's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
33
37.8
42.6
47.4
52.2
57

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 22
  • Biochemistry 3
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 29
  • Finance, General 29
  • Business Administration and Management, General 22
  • Accounting 16
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 7
  • Business Statistics 5
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
  • Business Statistics 1
  • Finance, General 1
  • Accounting 1
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Insurance 1
  • Insurance 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 13
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 8
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 19
  • Computer Graphics 14
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 17
  • Music Teacher Education 15
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Montessori Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 21
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 20
  • Civil Engineering, General 17
  • Computer Engineering, General 13
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 12
  • Engineering, General 9
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 4
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 3
  • Engineering, Other 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 30
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 5
  • Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 2
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 0
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 0
  • Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 11
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 57
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 37
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 37
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 37
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 17
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 6
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 3
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist 0
History
  • History, General 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 23
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 0
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 26
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
  • Philosophy 1
  • Jewish/Judaic Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Physics, General 1
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 52
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 19
  • Political Science and Government, General 11
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 9
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Sociology, General 3
  • International Relations and Affairs 2
  • Economics, General 1
  • Criminology 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Illustration 22
  • Music, General 15
  • Dance, General 11
  • Painting 9
  • Acting 8
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 7
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 7
  • Voice and Opera 7
  • Photography 7
  • Stringed Instruments 7
  • Music Technology 5
  • Music Theory and Composition 4
  • Woodwind Instruments 3
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 2
  • Music Technology 2
  • Printmaking 2
  • Keyboard Instruments 2
  • Music Management 2
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 2
  • Painting 2
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory 1
  • Voice and Opera 1
  • Brass Instruments 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Sculpture 1
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 0
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0
  • Percussion Instruments 0
  • Music, Other 0
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 0
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