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University of New Haven

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West Haven, Connecticut 06516-1916

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Private suburban college in West Haven

University of New Haven is a private institution in West Haven with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,126 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,089.

Established
1920
Mascot
Charlie the Charger
Type
Private university
Conference
Northeast-10 Conference since 2008
Division
Division I

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81%Acceptance
1190SAT Avg
4,799Students
18:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$60,126Earnings 10yr
$34,089Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of New Haven Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1190

Reading & WritingMid: 605
560640
MathMid: 585
530620

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$45,730
Room & Board$19,954
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$63,970
Average Net Price$34,089
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$28,133
$30–48K$29,345
$48–75K$32,749
$75–110K$35,868
$110K+$36,975

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$34,089

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,475

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (138)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,799
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 11%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.3%
Freshman Retention77.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,829
8 Years$55,917
10 Years$60,126

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,100
Men
$59,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#17

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

132Very High

Estimated from CT state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
68 mi(118 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
123 mi(213 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
148 mi(257 min)

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