MBA Program

MBA Program at University of Hartford

Private university ยท West Hartford, Connecticut

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA

University of Hartford is a private university with graduate business programs in West Hartford, Connecticut. Those programs run through the Barney School of Business. The institution is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 1,792 students, alongside 4,146 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in West Hartford in this directory - the other 5 MBA program options in Connecticut are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask University of Hartford

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Published price vs. actual price. Private institutions like University of Hartford often discount heavily through merit aid, so the sticker figure is rarely what admitted students pay. Ask what share of the incoming class receives institutional aid and the median award.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Barney School of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionUniversity of Hartford
Business schoolBarney School of Business
Controlprivate
LocationWest Hartford, Connecticut
Campus settingMidsize city
Carnegie classDoctoral university
MBA formats listed MBA
Graduate enrollment1,792
Undergraduate enrollment4,146
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationNew England Commission on Higher Education
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at University of Hartford

Details below come from University of Hartford's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA

MBA
$916 per credit
  • Length 24 months
  • Credits 36
  • Delivery Online or in person
What that price isPer credit hour, Summer 2026-Spring 2027 rate
Estimated degree costAbout $32,976 at the resident rate for all 36 credits - tuition only, before fees the school bills separately. Confirm with the program.

13 concentrations

  • Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Management
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Risk Management and Insurance
  • Supply Chain Management

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $98,958 Median of 234 graduates working one year after completion +13% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $126,408 Median of 186 graduates working four years after completion +28% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $26,383 Median across 76 borrowers entering repayment About 0.27x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 6 schools in MBA Lab's Connecticut MBA programs directory that report a figure, University of Hartford ranks 3rd by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check University of Hartford's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with University of Hartford's context.

Compare with other schools in Connecticut

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
University of Hartford This page West Hartford Yes MBA $98,958
University of Connecticut Storrs Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $112,902
Yale University New Haven Yes MBA, Executive MBA $192,686
Fairfield University Fairfield Yes MBA $79,999
Quinnipiac University Hamden Yes MBA, Online MBA $77,487
Sacred Heart University Fairfield Yes MBA $79,156

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does University of Hartford offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an MBA path at University of Hartford. Check the school's official site for current formats such as online, evening, or executive options.

How much does the MBA at University of Hartford cost?

University of Hartford lists $916 per credit for the MBA. Per credit hour, Summer 2026-Spring 2027 rate. Across all 36 credits that is roughly $32,976 in tuition, before separately billed fees. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA at University of Hartford, and when does it meet?

The MBA takes about 24 months, requires 36 credits, and is delivered either fully online or in person.

What do graduates of University of Hartford's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $98,958 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at University of Hartford who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $126,408. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at University of Hartford?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $26,383 for business master's graduates at University of Hartford. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.27x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is University of Hartford's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - University of Hartford appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is University of Hartford a public or private institution?

University of Hartford is a private university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in West Hartford, Connecticut. It is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

How do I compare University of Hartford with other schools in Connecticut?

MBA Lab lists 6 schools in its Connecticut MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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