Private not-for-profit

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University of Hartford SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1130 to 1300

ACT Range24 to 30

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate95.8%

UHart admits most applicants, but the students who submit scores are often in a solid 1130 to 1300 SAT range. Since the school is test-optional, send a score when it strengthens your application; a 1300 SAT or 30 ACT puts you at the top of the reported range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Hartford facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Hartford is a suburban institution with 4,223 undergraduate students. UHart has an 83% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 62% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

West Hartford, CT

Undergrad Enrollment4,223

Freshman Retention83%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio11:1

Graduation Rate62%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key University of Hartford application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

December 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UHart, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and early fall for retakes, with an October ACT or November SAT as the last practical retake for scores to arrive by the December 15 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

UHart is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $49,075, and 79% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $29,448. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$49,075

Room and Board$14,532

Average Merit Award$29,448

Application Fee$35

Students on Aid79%

Average Aid Package$39,293

Average Debt at GradN/A

At University of Hartford, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $63,607 per year before aid. Aid is common, with 79% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $39,293. Merit scholarships can make a substantial difference as well, with an average merit award of $29,448.