University of Hartford Acceptance Rate
West Hartford, Connecticut · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,253
- Admitted
- 11,832
- Yield
- 11.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Hartford's acceptance rate has risen from 72.1% in 2014–15 to 83% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 14,444 to 14,253 (-1%) over that period.
Its 83% rate makes University of Hartford more selective than about 36% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 13%.
University of Hartford has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 11.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 14,444 | 10,419 | 72.1% | 1,217 |
| 2015–16 | 15,093 | 9,585 | 63.5% | 1,451 |
| 2016–17 | 15,526 | 11,168 | 71.9% | 1,301 |
| 2017–18 | 14,043 | 11,360 | 80.9% | 1,334 |
| 2018–19 | 15,166 | 10,822 | 71.4% | 1,220 |
| 2019–20 | 13,233 | 10,103 | 76.3% | 1,234 |
| 2020–21 | 12,660 | 9,800 | 77.4% | 1,141 |
| 2021–22 | 13,459 | 10,605 | 78.8% | 977 |
| 2022–23 | 13,230 | 10,948 | 82.8% | 1,148 |
| 2023–24 | 14,253 | 11,832 | 83% | 1,311 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,937 | 7,441 | 83.3% |
| Men | 5,314 | 4,391 | 82.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–650 | 21% |
| SAT Math | 540–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–32 | 1% |
How University of Hartford compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Hartford's acceptance rate?
University of Hartford's acceptance rate is 83% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,832 admitted of 14,253 applicants).
Is University of Hartford test optional?
University of Hartford is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Hartford?
University of Hartford received 14,253 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,832.
What SAT score do you need for University of Hartford?
Admitted students at University of Hartford typically scored 560–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Hartford getting harder to get into?
University of Hartford has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.1% in 2014–15 to 83% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.hartford.edu/.