The University of Hartford is a private, independent, comprehensive institution of higher education. With seven distinctive schools and colleges, the University is widely recognized for the entrepreneurial spirit reflected in the diversity, breadth, and imagination of its academic programs. In addition to offering 89 undergraduate majors, the University awards 17 graduate degrees and 6 certificates/diplomas in 33 fields.

Students attending the University represent 45 states and 58 foreign countries. The University's student population consists of 4,796 full- time undergraduates, 841 part-time undergraduates, and 1,653 graduate students. The University's faculty, 79 percent of whom hold the terminal degree in their field, enjoy world-renowned academic reputations and take a personal interest in helping students reach their goals. The student-faculty ratio is 14 to 1, with the educational experience taking place in small, supportive classroom environments.