The University of Hartford, in West Hartford, Connecticut, was formed in 1957 when three institutions combined: the Hartford Art School, dating to 1877, Hillyer College, which opened two years later, and the Hartt School of Music, founded in 1920. That mix explains its reputation in the arts. The Hartt School offers accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in music, dance and theatre, and the art school remains part of the university. Wikipedia reports about 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students as of fall 2024. Third-party profiles describe admission as moderately selective, with an acceptance rate in the 70 to 79 percent range, though applicants to performance programs should check hartford.edu for audition and portfolio requirements, which the sources I found did not list. The campus is suburban, and the input address on Bloomfield Avenue matches the university's location in West Hartford. The founding year is given differently by source, depending on whether the 1877 art school or the 1957 merger is counted.
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The University of Hartford admits students to programs spanning arts, business, engineering and health. Performing and visual arts programs have additional requirements.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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