UHart Welcomes More Than 1,200 New Undergraduate Students

Meet the Class of 2029

The newest Hawks hail from 30 states, from right here in our region to as far away as California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. International students join the class from countries such as China, Bangladesh, and Libya. The University continues to work with 120 additional deposited international undergraduate and graduate students that are still pursuing visa approval.

Collectively, the new undergraduates boast an average GPA of 3.4. Top academic areas of interest include art, architecture, business analytics, criminal justice, finance, mechanical and aerospace engineering, music theatre, nursing, physical therapy, psychology, and radiologic technology.

The class brings an impressive range of accomplishments from high school as National Honor Society members; All-State musicians, performers, and artists; varsity captains and state champions; leaders in DECA, FBLA, and robotics competitions; community service champions; yearbook editors and student journalists; advocates for social justice and equity; and much more. As the University officially begins its first year as a championship-eligible and full member of NCAA Division III, there are 124 new student-athletes joining our athletic programs.

"It was wonderful to meet so many of our new students and their families over move-in weekend, one of the most exciting times of the year for us," said Shane Ciccarelli, associate vice president of enrollment and dean of admission. "We can't wait to see the many ways this class will shape and strengthen our community. I am confident that their energy, talent, and perspectives will make an immediate and lasting impact on UHart."

The University is also welcoming 645 new graduate students. The Master of Business Administration leads with the largest enrollments, in addition to increasing full-time students in UHart's Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, and Master of Science in School Psychology.