School Overview
The University of New Haven (locally referred to as UNH) is privately owned and operated coeducational higher education institution in West Haven, Connecticut. The university also lies on the border of New Haven (a much larger city) and Long Island Sound. According to the U.S. News and World Report UNH is among the top 100 universities in the northeastern United States and is well known of having a top tier engineering school. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through its five academic colleges: the College of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Lifelong & eLearning, the Tagliatela College of Engineering, and the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. During the past few years the University of New Haven has experienced tremendous growth. Total annual student enrollment is just over 6,000.
General Information
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Admission Office 300 Boston Post Road West Haven, CT 06516 (203) 932-7319 (800) 342-5864 Fax: (203) 931-6093 [email protected] Contact: Kevin Phillips Director of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address 300 Boston Post Road West Haven, CT 06516 (203) 932-7000 www.newhaven.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,552 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,148 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,494 Graduate enrollment: 1,681 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $75 Online application fee: Reduced fee (not specified) |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 68% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 76% |
College Majors
Architecture & Related Programs Interior Architecture A,B Arts, Visual & Performing Fine/Studio Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric A,B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General C Engineering Chemical Engineering B Engineering Technologies Hazardous Materials Management C English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Institutional Food Production A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Dental Hygiene A,B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General A,B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Natural Resources & Conservation – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Sport/Fitness Administration B Personal & Culinary Services Culinary Arts/Chef Training C Physical Sciences Chemistry A,B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Science Technologies Biology Technician B Security & Protective Services Fire Protection/Safety Technology A,B,C Fire Science/Firefighting B,C Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of New Haven Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (203) 932-7000 |
| Website: | www.newhaven.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.newhaven.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Address: | 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516-1916 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 6,835 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 55% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,225 (76% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $37,060 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $37,060 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $20,569 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
University of New Haven Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of New Haven.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 1 | 6 | 6 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Education | 1 | 2 | |||
| Engineering | 2 | 7 | 6 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 14 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 3 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 1 | 11 | ||
| Grand total | 45 | 12 | 58 | 33 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at University of New Haven.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 1 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of New Haven and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $37,060 |
| Out-of-state | $37,060 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $15,860 |
| Out-of-state | $15,860 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,190 | 96% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,190 | 96% | $20,569 |
| Student loan aid | 965 | 78% | $11,245 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,286 | 86% | $18,945 |
| Federal student loans | 3,357 | 67% | $6,872 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of New Haven. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of New Haven students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 10,720 | 4,295 | 6,425 | Percent admitted | 100% | 79% | 81% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 11% | 11% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of New Haven Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 6,835 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,936 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,899 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of New Haven Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
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