University of New HavenSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

West Haven, CT

This school is more affordable than other schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$40,440

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 6,793, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 61 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $40,440.

Admissions Breakdown

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.

Acceptance Rate Insight

83% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1220

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-27

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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7k

Students Enrolled

28%

Online Student Enrollment

16:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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

57%

Non-U.S. Citizen

12%

Black

11%

Hispanic

11%

Asian

4%

Unknown

3%

Two or more races

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

53%

Socio-economic diversity

29% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

33%

State Grant Aid

3%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

29%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,667
State Grant Aid $3,071
Institution Grant Aid $20,549
Pell Grant Aid $4,519

Financial Outlook

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.