A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UHart are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 44% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
56%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 43% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Hartford with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UHart has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,362
|
| Women |
3,370
|
UHart serves a high number of out-of-state students with 55% of the student body residing outside of Connecticut or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
45%
|
| Out of State |
51%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
36% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 9.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=129525 IPEDS survey data for University of Hartford.