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Chances of getting into University of Hartford

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
79%
Admission Difficulty for University of Hartford
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into UHart and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UHart is 79%.  It ranks #16 in Connecticut for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Hartford is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 10,605 out of 13,459 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 38 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Hartford typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.26. 9% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The UHart application fee is $35 and applications are due by Aug 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Hartford. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

UHart SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1080-1270
Applicants Submitting SAT 
25%
SAT Scores for University of Hartford
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 540
SAT Math 25th 540
SAT Composite 25th 1080
SAT Scores for University of Hartford
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 650
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1270
Average SAT Score 1180

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Hartford?

University of Hartford is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Hartford score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1080-1270.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Hartford admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1270 and Above Good >88%
1175 to 1270 Avg + 79%-88%
1080 to 1175 Avg - 66%-79%
985 to 1080 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 985 Low <51%
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UHart ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
23-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
4%
ACT Scores for University of Hartford
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for University of Hartford
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UHart?

University of Hartford is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

UHart regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Hartford admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >88%
26 to 29 Avg + 79%-88%
23 to 26 Avg - 66%-79%
20 to 23 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 20 Low <51%
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UHart GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.26
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into University of Hartford?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into UHart. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Hartford was 3.26 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #14 in Connecticut for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.26 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UHart accepts 79% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Hartford students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 5.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 22.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 2.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Hartford admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 8,301 5,158 13,459
Accepted 6,507 4,098 10,605
Acceptance Rate 78% 79% 79%
Enrolled 547 430 977
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 10% 9%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
122

Applicants have 122 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Hartford is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Hartford and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Hartford Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Hartford
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=129525 IPEDS survey data for University of Hartford.

FAQs

Does University of Hartford prefer SAT or ACT?

25% of students submit their SAT scores to UHart. 4% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Hartford?

79% of those who apply are granted admission to UHart. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Hartford?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1080 and 1270. 25% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Hartford?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 4% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.