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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
53%
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:

79%
First-year retention rate
53%
4-year grad rate
66%
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:

Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
45.4
48.52
51.64
54.76
57.88
61

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 21
  • Biochemistry 7
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 26
  • Accounting 19
  • Business Administration and Management, General 18
  • Finance, General 16
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 8
  • Business Statistics 6
  • Insurance 0
Communication
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 24
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 17
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 17
  • Computer Graphics 11
Education
  • Music Teacher Education 18
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 16
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
  • Montessori Teacher Education 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 31
  • Civil Engineering, General 21
  • Computer Engineering, General 15
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 15
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 11
  • Engineering, General 9
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 3
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 2
  • Engineering, Other 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 29
  • Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 8
  • Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 7
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 1
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 0
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 52
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 48
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 48
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 48
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist 30
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 13
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 5
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 2
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History
  • History, General 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 19
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 0
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
  • Jewish/Judaic Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 7
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 61
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 20
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 7
  • Political Science and Government, General 6
  • International Relations and Affairs 4
  • Sociology, General 4
  • Economics, General 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Illustration 27
  • Music, General 18
  • Photography 11
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 10
  • Acting 8
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 8
  • Voice and Opera 6
  • Painting 6
  • Music Technology 5
  • Woodwind Instruments 4
  • Music Theory and Composition 4
  • Dance, General 3
  • Stringed Instruments 2
  • Music Management 2
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 2
  • Printmaking 2
  • Brass Instruments 1
  • Music, Other 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Keyboard Instruments 1
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0
  • Percussion Instruments 0
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 0
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 0
  • Sculpture 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0

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