Overview
Enrollment
| Location | West Haven, Connecticut |
| Online | newhaven.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of New Haven, located in West Haven, Connecticut, sits on a suburban campus five miles from downtown New Haven and approximately 80 miles from New York City. Established in 1920 on the site of a former military academy, the university features a mix of modern and traditional New England-style academic buildings across its main 82-acre campus. The institution maintains a strong focus on professional education, particularly in forensic science, criminal justice, and engineering, while also offering comprehensive programs in business, health sciences, and liberal arts. The university operates a residential campus system with multiple residence halls accommodating undergraduate students, and maintains additional academic facilities at satellite locations in Orange, Connecticut and Prato, Italy. UNH competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Chargers, participating primarily in the Northeast-10 Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UNH is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of New Haven within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#680 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#452 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Connecticut
#9 in Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
#22 in Best Value Colleges in Connecticut
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1260 |
| GPA | 3.47 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $1,630 |
| Room and Board | $19,954 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,680 |
| Total One Year Cost | $69,604 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 42% |
| Business | 13% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Engineering | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=129941 IPEDS survey data for University of New Haven.
Current students may use the University of New Haven GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025