University of New Haven
Originally founded on the Yale campus in 1920, the University of New Haven is a 4-year private institution on the New Haven coast. UNH is home to six colleges and schools offering bachelor’s degrees in over 100 fields of study. Additionally, the UNH campus hosts the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science featuring six centers of excellence including the National Cold Case Center and the National Crime Scene Training Center. For athletically-inclined students, UNH fields 15 men’s and women’s teams known as the Chargers.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | December 1 | January 31 |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | January 31 |
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
34%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1134
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,819
Total Number of Undergrads
4,817
Classroom Sizes
0
100
55%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
64%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $45,730 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $45,730 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,954 |
| Books and Supplies | $1240 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
66%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$27,556
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,936
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,235
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
95%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,248
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
210
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
53%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Chargers
School Colors
gold and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northeast 10 Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Hartford
Boston
New London
Washington
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$54,600
What Students Are Saying
diverse students and faculty members. professors are up to date on the latest information, and many still work in their fields of expertise. variety of resources available to students in their search for internships, jobs, study abroad opportunities etc.
Lani from West Warren, MA
the university of new haven has a wide variety of ways for my to excel as a student. they also ask in classes to venture off campus to learn by doing. this university has very helpful teachers as well that are very helpful and understanding.
Kelsey from Milton, VT
University of New Haven is an amazing school to attend. Most, if not all, of the teachers here have experience in the classes they are teaching because they have worked in the field. The experience here is one of a kind.
Nicolette from Wolcott, CT
The University of New Haven is small, yet a very warm and welcoming environment. Our classes are challenging and taught by very qualified teachers who have experience both in the class room and in the field that they are teaching. University of New Haven is the school you want to be a part of.
Susan
Similar Colleges
Philadelphia, PA
Kingston, RI
Storrs Mansfield, CT
West Hartford, CT
Hamden, CT
New Haven, CT
Boston, MA
Boston, MA
Hempstead, NY
New York, NY
New York, NY
Syracuse, NY
