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University of New Haven

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT · Suburb · 4,841 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
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
Cost
Cost of attendance
$66,962
Avg net price
$34,192
Room & board
$19,808
Tuition
$47,332
Books & supplies
$1,264/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$27,837
$30–48k
$29,043
$48–75k
$31,601
$75–110k
$34,853
$110k+
$38,385
Admissions
Admit rate
60%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1160
Reading 540645
Math 520620
ACT midpoint
27
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

University of New Haven accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
61%
4-yr on-time completion
56%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
65%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
10%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,829
Median earnings (10yr)
$60,126
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
29%
Median family income
$75,313
Independent students
9%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
21%
Black
12%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$49,829
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$103M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
24%
Avg faculty salary
$11,914/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,780
Federal loan rate
72%

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