C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
77/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

4-Year Public
📍 Hartford, Connecticut 06103
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
B
65/100
Resources
F
34/100
Experience
C+
62/100
Prestige
D
30/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,494
Total Enrollment
65%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Acceptance Rate
$10,972
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus ▼

27% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$169,000
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,507
1-Year Change
+9.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$73,997
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$63,322
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,500
Median debt at graduation
65.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,073
Average SAT
19
Median ACT
45.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 81st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CT wage index 1.23). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration—$122,474+5%#14 of 29#18$25,000
Computer and Information Sciences$75,649$117,412+27%#58 of 459#97$19,500
Computer Engineering$82,924$115,117+6%#54 of 189#117$20,134
Industrial Engineering$77,692$111,672+13%#12 of 94#46$24,889
Computer Science$79,605$108,934+2%#122 of 349#196$25,000
Accounting and Related Services$70,945$106,959+40%#28 of 796#71$21,500
Applied Mathematics$61,741$104,454+14%#15 of 45#22$23,495
Finance and Financial Management Services$67,009$102,286+23%#44 of 452#98$19,500
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$66,075$95,682+2%#55 of 118#93$25,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$77,411$94,722-6%#190 of 258#244$26,500
Materials Engineering$75,607$93,464+2%#15 of 34#28$27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,969$92,601+4%#260 of 966#698$20,313
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$71,600$91,446+6%#51 of 126#69$23,250
Mechanical Engineering$74,869$90,261-2%#184 of 318#297$22,089
Marketing$54,809$89,208+29%#30 of 516#79$21,500
Civil Engineering$70,388$87,883+2%#83 of 233#198$24,000
Chemical Engineering$68,025$87,267-11%#143 of 158#157$24,700
Chemistry$52,216$84,609+30%#9 of 209#29$25,818
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$64,950$83,293+3%#17 of 46#38$21,500
Economics$52,227$81,881-1%#167 of 368#236$21,125
Research and Experimental Psychology—$80,873+45%#8 of 82#9$23,199
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$60,597$80,191+13%#74 of 253#129$26,214
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$32,919$79,657+16%#8 of 13#9$20,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$57,842$78,542+15%#169 of 1176#379$20,500
Geography and Cartography—$76,851+33%#6 of 117#13—
Statistics$55,279$76,556-17%#41 of 50#47$19,500
Physics$32,341$73,879-4%#75 of 107#88$25,460
Business/Commerce$50,489$73,789+8%#53 of 271#140$19,078
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$32,586$73,289+34%#22 of 610#64$21,500
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$35,393$73,120+10%#11 of 35#17$24,234
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$38,647$71,283+28%#23 of 207#40$21,500
Biology$33,189$71,160+24%#87 of 841#218$23,250
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences—$69,610+16%#26 of 138#55—
Zoology/Animal Biology$35,618$69,471+58%#5 of 52#5$23,250
Communication and Media Studies$40,473$68,542+22%#68 of 660#130$21,036
Mathematics$53,284$68,325-2%#177 of 309#233$21,163
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$33,788$65,892+30%#19 of 158#34$22,375
Agricultural Business and Management$45,435$65,882-1%#40 of 77#61$18,739
Public Policy Analysis$33,424$64,389-13%#28 of 34#31$24,250
Political Science and Government$37,009$63,902+1%#228 of 565#373$20,464
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$32,795$63,733+16%#50 of 225#101$24,125
Nutrition Sciences$27,575$63,292+5%#16 of 53#31$26,603
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$25,777$62,630+22%#28 of 345#87$24,148
Special Education and Teaching—$61,066+21%#20 of 177#57—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$44,240$60,092+13%#94 of 476#217$19,931
Sociology$31,913$59,684+13%#87 of 462#193$19,500
Journalism$24,026$59,604+6%#52 of 187#109$21,500
Psychology$33,521$57,961+14%#145 of 1027#388$21,506
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$31,642$57,888+19%#20 of 172#44$21,500
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$26,899$57,384+4%#104 of 265#171$20,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $169,000
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,507/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 06105 (10.9% cap, Hartford)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $16,332 $39,000

Financial Aid

81%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
42%
Take Out Loans
$10,972
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,387
$30,001 - $48,000$8,299
$48,001 - $75,000$11,663
$75,001 - $110,000$17,908
$110,001+$23,256

Programs & Career Paths

Program data not available for this institution.

📚 Program and career data is being processed for this institution.

Student Demographics

1,494
Total Students
47%
Women
86%
Traditional Age (18-24)
27%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 42%
Hispanic 18%
Black 14%
Asian 19%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 27%
With Family 74%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~396 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 79%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 86%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus has an acceptance rate of 86%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?
Tuition at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus is $16,332 for in-state students and $39,000 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,972.
What is the graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?
The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus a good school?
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus has a total enrollment of 1,494 students. Most students (86%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?
Yes! Approximately 27% of students at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 396 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Hartford area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology