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University of New Haven

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT · Suburb · 4,841 students
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$34,192
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
61%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$60,126
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
60%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of New Haven is a career-focused private institution best known for its powerhouse programs in criminal justice, forensic science, cybersecurity, and engineering. Anchored by the nationally renowned Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, the university offers undergraduates access to high-tech laboratories and specialized field training. Campus life features a close-knit, active community located just minutes from downtown New Haven and the Connecticut shoreline. Distinctively, UNH integrates a mandatory experiential education requirement into every degree program, ensuring all students graduate with practical experience gained through internships, co-ops, or faculty-led research.

Wikipedia:The University of New Haven (UNH) is a private university in West Haven, Connecticut, United States.

Location
West Haven, CT, 06516-1916 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
42 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$47,332
Housing & food (on campus)$19,808
Books & supplies$1,264
Cost of attendance$66,962
Average net price$34,192
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$47,332
Housing & food (on campus)$19,808
Books & supplies$1,264
Cost of attendance$66,962
Average net price$34,192
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$27,837
$30–48k
$29,043
$48–75k
$31,601
$75–110k
$34,853
$110k+
$38,385
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
61%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
56%
Back for yr 2
76%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
65% graduated · 25% transferred · 10% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$49,829
10 yrs after entry$60,126
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
60%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1160
R 540–645 · M 520–620
ACT midpoint
27
SAT middle 50%: 1060–1265
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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
29%
Family income
$75,313
Independent
9%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
21%
Black
12%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$49,829
After 10 yrs
$60,126
Criminal Justice and Corrections247
Psychology, General105
Security Science and Technology102
Business Administration, Management and Operations74
Mechanical Engineering29
Music28
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions28
Civil Engineering25
Homeland Security25
Design and Applied Arts25
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management25
Biology, General23
Fire Protection23
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General23
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions23
Communication and Media Studies21
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$103M
Full-time faculty
24%
Faculty salary
$11,914/mo
Teaching spend
$9,780
per student
Federal loans
72%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$6M research spending · 3 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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