Now in its sixth decade, the University of Hartford sits proudly on a 350-acre main campus that includes parts of Hartford, West Hartford, and Bloomfield, Connecticut. It provides a beautifully landscaped vista with grassy expanses and wooded areas with a branch of the Park River winding through it. Despite its bucolic setting and relatively small size, UHart offers a dynamic student experience charged with diversity in its programs, activities, and student body. International and U.S. students of color comprise nearly 30 percent of all undergraduates.

The University of Hartford provides a robust, distinctive educational experience for its more than 5,000 undergraduate and 1,600 graduate students. Distinguished faculty provide rigorous instruction as well as research, performance, and internship opportunities in more than 100 degree programs in the arts, humanities, business, engineering and technology, education, and health professions. With students from 48 states and 63 countries, they are a university for the world.

Why University of Hartford

• Community: At the University of Hartford, they are committed to community. They are an academic community that values integrity, curiosity, creativity, excellence, responsibility, and accomplishment.

• Diversity: Enriched by their diversity and engagement with one another, they take pride in their shared traditions and experiences. They are dedicated to building a culture that respects all of its members and celebrates their contributions as we work together to strengthen our community.

• Location: Surrounded by green spaces and wooded trails, their 350-acre campus is situated at the crossroads of three towns: Hartford, West Hartford and Bloomfield. In addition to their proximity to the capital city, University of Hartford is only two hours from Boston and New York City. Their location offers plenty of opportunities to explore New England's vibrant culture, cities, beaches, and mountains. It also means they've forged relationships with many different companies and organizations, making internships and other professional options readily accessible.

• Dedication to Learning: Dedicated to learning, personal growth, knowledge creation, and the betterment of society, the University engages students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in and contribute to a pluralistic, complex world.