University of New Haven

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

West Haven, CT

$40,170

Avg tuition

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About University of New Haven

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of New Haven is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in West Haven, Connecticut. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,097, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 63 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 65%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $40,170.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

91% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

65% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1050-1220

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

37%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

58%

Hispanic

14%

Black

11%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Unknown

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,000
On-campus room and board	$17,049
On-campus other expenses	$1,746
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$12,948
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,578
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$5,774

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$59,965	$59,965
Off-campus without family	$56,696	$56,696
Off-campus with family	$46,944	$46,944

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services
	Interior Architecture
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
	Genome Sciences/Genomics
	Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Finance, General
	Business Statistics
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Taxation
	Accounting
	Operations Management and Supervision
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, Other
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
6	Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, General
	Chemical Engineering
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Industrial Engineering
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
	Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
	Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
9	History
	History, General
10	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Studies, General
11	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Financial Mathematics
	Mathematics, General
13	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	International/Global Studies
14	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
	Natural Resources Management and Policy
15	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
16	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
17	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Community Psychology
	Industrial and Organizational Psychology
18	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
19	Security And Protective Services
	Security and Protective Services, Other
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Forensic Science and Technology
	Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
	Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
	Fire Protection, Other
	Security and Loss Prevention Services
20	Social Sciences
	Economics, General
	Political Science and Government, General
	International Economics
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music Management and Merchandising
	Music, Other
	Music, General
	Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
	Sculpture
	Painting
	Drawing
	Illustration
	Graphic Design
	Commercial and Advertising Art
	Theatre/Theatre Arts Management

University of New Haven

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of New Haven

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Architecture And Related Services

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.