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University of New Haven
West Haven, CT · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 60%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $32,994
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Median earnings
- $69,320
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of New Haven is a private nonprofit college in West Haven, CT with 4,841 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants, and admitted students average 1160 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $32,994 per year ($28,165 for families earning under $30,000). 64% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,320 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 60%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 13,498
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 10,872
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–645
200800
SAT Math520–620
200800
What University of New Haven looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $66,498
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $49,320
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$28,165
- $30–48k$27,381
- $48–75k$30,286
- $75–110k$33,489
- $110k+$36,618
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $69,320
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,841
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White52%
- Hispanic21%
- Black12%
- Asian3%
University of New Haven FAQ
What is University of New Haven's acceptance rate?+
University of New Haven admits 60% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of New Haven?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–645 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–620 on SAT Math; the average total is 1160.
Is University of New Haven test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of New Haven?+
In Fall 2023, 13,498 students applied to University of New Haven and 10,872 were admitted; 1,296 enrolled.
Does University of New Haven consider legacy status?+
No. University of New Haven reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of New Haven require an essay?+
University of New Haven reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of New Haven cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $66,498 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,994.
What is University of New Haven's graduation rate?+
64% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 129941 · How we use this data
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