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University of New Haven

Name: Admissions Information Session and Campus Tour
Start: 2026-06-10T10:00:00
Location: University of New Haven

UNH

West Haven, Connecticut 06516-1916

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

SuburbanSports culture

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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Admission Office

300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516

(203) 932-7319[email protected]

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81%Acceptance

1190SAT Avg

4,799Students

18:1Student:Faculty

59%Grad Rate

$60,126Earnings 10yr

$34,089Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1190

Reading & WritingMid: 605

560640

MathMid: 585

530620

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common Application

Early Decision

December 1

Early Action

December 1

Regular Decision

rolling

Financial Aid

✓ Need-Blind✗ Meets 100% NeedMerit Scholarships

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

19.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$20,475

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Core/Distribution Requirementssemester

Majors

Avg class size

Student-faculty ratio

16:1

Study abroad

12%

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Criminal JusticeForensic ScienceCybersecurityBusinessEngineeringPsychologyNursingFire ScienceParamedicineHospitality Management

Programs (138)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

Campus Life

Division IINortheast-10 ConferenceGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

first two years

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-style dormitoriesApartments

Dining

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

10 Years$60,126

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

After Graduation

Top Employers

FBIDEARaytheonSikorsky AircraftYale New Haven Hospital

Rankings

U.S. News

#17

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vs 2024

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ISP Long Island MacArthur35 mi

BDL Hartford Bradley47 mi

LGA New York LaGuardia59 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA123 mi · ~3h 33m drive

New York, NY68 mi · ~1h 58m drive

Hartford, CT36 mi · ~1h 2m drive

Providence, RI88 mi · ~2h 33m drive

Albany, NY103 mi · ~2h 59m drive

Syracuse, NY203 mi · ~5h 52m drive

Rochester, NY270 mi · ~7h 48m drive

Buffalo, NY323 mi · ~9h 20m drive

Philadelphia, PA148 mi · ~4h 17m drive

Pittsburgh, PA372 mi · ~10h 45m drive

Harrisburg, PA217 mi · ~6h 16m drive

Newark, NJ74 mi · ~2h 8m drive

Trenton, NJ119 mi · ~3h 26m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby hotels

$100-180/night

< 5 mi

Nearby Attractions

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New Haven

Historic city with Yale University and cultural attractions

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Savin Rock Beach

Beachfront with boardwalk

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Long Island Soundwalkable

Waterfront recreation

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Shoreline

Coastal towns and beaches

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits

12 semester hours

International Students

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL

IELTS

Duolingo

Deadline Calendar

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