- Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–660 reading and writing, 550–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–30 composite
- Average net price: $30,553 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Hartford reported: an acceptance rate of 96% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Hartford reviews each application.
University of Hartford GPA requirements
University of Hartford doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Hartford hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Hartford acceptance rate
University of Hartford admitted 11,701 of 12,221 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Hartford is a private nonprofit 4-year university in West Hartford, Connecticut, with 4,223 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Hartford in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1219 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Hartford looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Hartford awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $30,553 a year at University of Hartford in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is the University of Hartford?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Hartford admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at the University of Hartford with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Hartford admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Hartford students have?
The middle 50% of University of Hartford's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–660 in reading and writing and 550–650 in math; ACT composite 24–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the University of Hartford's acceptance rate?
University of Hartford's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 11,701 of 12,221 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Hartford?
University of Hartford doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is the University of Hartford test optional?
Check University of Hartford's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Hartford was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 22% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Hartford?
It's one factor among several: University of Hartford requires high school record, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Hartford give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Hartford awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at the University of Hartford after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $30,553 a year at University of Hartford in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Hartford consider legacy status?
No. University of Hartford doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Hartford's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of HartfordU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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