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University of New Haven

University of New Haven is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the New Haven, CT metro with 4,865 students and a 60% acceptance rate.

West Haven, Connecticut · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 4,865 students

NCAA Division II · Northeast 10 ConferenceEarly action Dec 15

Admission rate

60%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,160

combined, admitted students

Average net price

$34,192

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

63%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

77%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$60,126

10 years after entry

Students

4,865

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.
December 1, 2026
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.
December 15, 2026
Early action II
A second, later early action round. Not binding.
February 15, 2027
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.
March 1, 2027
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.
Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: newhaven.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$27,837
$30,001–48,000$29,043
$48,001–75,000$31,601
$75,001–110,000$34,853
Over $110,000$38,385

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration198
Forensic Science and Technology109
Psychology98
Business Administration and Management71
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)37
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management33
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences30
Music Technology26
Show the other 48 majors
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist25
Marketing/Marketing Management24
Speech Communication and Rhetoric22
Mechanical Engineering21
Security and Loss Prevention Services20
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician19
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance17
Chemical Engineering16
Financial Mathematics15
Computer Science14
Accounting14
International Relations and Affairs13
Interior Design12
Biology/Biological Sciences12
Nutrition Sciences12
Exercise Science and Kinesiology12
Civil Engineering11
Legal Studies9
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography9
Graphic Design9
Business Statistics8
English Language and Literature7
Electrical and Electronics Engineering7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist6
Music Management6
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other5
Music5
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other5
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management5
Applied Mathematics4
Engineering-Related Fields, Other4
Computer Engineering4
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy4
Environmental Science4
History3
International Business/Trade/Commerce3
Telecommunications Management2
Political Science and Government2
Chemistry2
Genome Sciences/Genomics2
Engineering2
International Marketing1
Actuarial Science1
Dietetics/Dietitian1
Economics1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies1
Industrial Engineering1
Computer and Information Sciences, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northeast 10 Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northeast 10 Conference

Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), yalestudentsforchrist.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

New Haven, CT

576,718 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Tweed/New Haven (HVN)

Nearest hub airport

Bradley International (BDL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.0 of 20

Elevation

111 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

23°F

July high

82°F

Annual snowfall

33.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

6 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,660 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division II, similar size