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16.6%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
3.4%	Asian or Pacific Islander
8.2%	Hispanic
60.5%	White (non-Hispanic)
2.2%	total international (nonresident aliens)
8.5%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


12.3%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%	Hispanic
60.6%	White (non-Hispanic)
3.4%	total international (nonresident aliens)
14.0%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

320 acres

City or town school is located in:

West Hartford, CT

Population of city/town:

64,000

Nearest major city:

Hartford

Distance of nearest major city:

5 miles

Population of nearest major city:

122,000

Online campus map:

admission.hartford.edu/
visiting/tour/index.html

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

No. No graduate housing.

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms
women's dorms
men's dorms
single-student apartments
special housing for disabled students
other housing including Honors housing.

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

89%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

60%

Percent of students who live off campus:

40%

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

75%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

500

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Gallery, hall of fame.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, veteran student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, high school advanced enrollment program.

Career placement services:

co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career fair.

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, cart services.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station

School newspaper(s):

The Informer, published weekly

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Hillel, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Muslim Student Association, Newman Club, Protestant Student Organization

Minority student organizations:

Brothers and Sisters United, African-American, Arab

International student organizations:

International Student Association; French, Korean, Malaysian, and Spanish student groups

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

chorus, jazz ensemble, orchestra, university players, film series, art magazine, amateur radio club, residence hall association, student union board of governors, program council, commuter/transfer association, team managers

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Patricia H. Meiser,
Athletic Director

Director of women's athletics:

Ellen Crandall

School colors:

red and white

School mascot:

Hawks

Athletic conference memberships:

American East Conference (Division I)

Sports offered

Scholarships?

Athletic Assoc.

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

15%

Athletic facilities:

sports arena

Intramural/Recreational sports:

basketball, football, handball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball

Club sports for men:

badminton, cricket, racquetball, rugby, squash, volleyball

Club sports for women:

badminton, racquetball, rugby, squash

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Windsor Locks, CT (15 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Boston (100 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Hartford (5 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Hartford (5 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

good

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

17% immediately

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Columbia University, George Mason University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Sacred Heart University, Southern Connecticut State University, St. Joseph College, University of Connecticut, University of Hartford.

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

73% within six months of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Bank of America, Cigna, ESPN, Prudential Financial, St. Francis Hospital, United Technologies, University of Hartford, Yale University.

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

John C. Shaw, investment banker and buyout specialist
Jerome P. Kelly, professional golfer.

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