University of New Haven
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About University of New Haven
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.
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
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
Demographics
White
58%
Hispanic
14%
Black
11%
Non-U.S. Citizen
9%
Asian
4%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
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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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
10
Total Online Enrollment
2,609
Percent of Programs Online
94% On-campus
6% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 5% online
Graduate Certificate 6% online
Master's 13% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $40,170 | $40,170 |
Graduate | $17,370 | $17,370 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
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 Undergraduate Cost
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 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
34%
State Grant Aid
5%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
30%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Genome Sciences/Genomics
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Genome Sciences/Genomics
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Genome Sciences/Genomics
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Labor and Industrial Relations
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
BA
MA
DOC
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
BA
MA
DOC
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
BA
MA
DOC
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
BA
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