University of New Haven Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of New Haven is a private research university in West Haven, Connecticut, serving roughly 4,841 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 60.38% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $60,126 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $47,332
- 2024 Average Net Price: $34,192 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 60.38% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,841 94.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.07%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 28.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 24.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1160
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,649
- Applicants (IPEDS): 13,498
- Room & Board: $19,808 annual estimate
University of New Haven: what the data shows
Common questions about University of New Haven, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of New Haven?
University of New Haven is located in West Haven, CT (ZIP 06516-1916).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is University of New Haven public or private?
University of New Haven is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of New Haven cost?
Published tuition: $47,332.
Average net price after aid: $34,192.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| $110,001+ | $38,385 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $189,328.
How hard is it to get into University of New Haven?
Admission rate: 60.38%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1160 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of New Haven?
Total enrollment: 4,841 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,649 students.
Graduate enrollment: 4,326 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of New Haven?
150%-time completion rate: 63.07%.
First-year retention: 76.5%.
What do graduates of University of New Haven earn?
Median earnings: $49,829 six years after entry; $60,126 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
32.44% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of New Haven known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Statistics (444 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (285 completions)
- Forensic Science and Technology (251 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (249 completions)
- Computer Engineering, Other (163 completions)
- Computer Science (153 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (136 completions)
- Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing (113 completions)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other (104 completions)
- Psychology, General (98 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of New Haven a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 60.38%; completion rate 63.07%; median earnings $60,126 at 10 years; net price $34,192. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$47,332
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of New Haven was $47,332.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$34,192
2024 Value
In 2024 University of New Haven had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,192.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$136,768 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$34,192 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$189,328 4-Year Tuition
$19,808 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,264 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$68,404 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$273,616 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of New Haven.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
72.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of New Haven was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of New Haven in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $33,740 | $33,740 | $30,503 |
| 2014 | $34,630 | $34,630 | $30,225 |
| 2015 | $35,650 | $35,650 | $29,933 |
| 2016 | $37,060 | $37,060 | $30,976 |
| 2017 | $38,170 | $38,170 | $33,380 |
| 2018 | $39,270 | $39,270 | $32,975 |
| 2019 | $40,440 | $40,440 | $33,400 |
| 2020 | $41,654 | $41,654 | $35,735 |
| 2021 | $42,898 | $42,898 | $33,109 |
| 2022 | $44,184 | $44,184 | $33,170 |
| 2023 | $45,730 | $45,730 | $34,089 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60.38% Acceptance Rate
13,498 Total Applicants
10,872 Students Admitted
1,296 First-Time Students Enrolled
11.92% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1160
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of New Haven reported total enrollment of about 4,841 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (52.0%), Hispanic or Latino (21.4%), and Black or African American (11.7%). About 32.44% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of New Haven in 2024 is 4,841 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,649 students. Graduate enrollment is about 4,326 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 52.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.82% 100% Completion Time
63.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.82% of students graduating from University of New Haven completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Statistics: 61% male / 39% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 57% male / 43% female
- Forensic Science and Technology: 16% male / 84% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of New Haven.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$60,126 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
339.62% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of New Haven.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 92 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Statistics: 444 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 285 completions
3. Forensic Science and Technology: 251 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 249 completions
5. Computer Engineering, Other: 163 completions
6. Computer Science: 153 completions
7. Civil Engineering, General: 136 completions
8. Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing: 113 completions
9. Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: 104 completions
Most popular programs at University of New Haven.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of New Haven graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of New Haven from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 24.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,914
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,780
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of New Haven is a private non-profit institution located in West Haven, CT, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Statistics, Business Administration and Management, General, Forensic Science and Technology. Enrollment is approximately 4,841 students. Student body composition includes White (52.0%), Hispanic or Latino (21.4%), Black or African American (11.7%). The admission rate is 60.38%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1160. The 150%-time completion rate is 63.07%. Approximately 32.44% of students receive Pell Grants. About 28.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
West Haven, CT 06516-1916
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 92 distinct degree programs, University of New Haven provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of New Haven located?
University of New Haven is located in West Haven, CT.
What is University of New Haven's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of New Haven is 60.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 13,498 applicants and 10,872 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of New Haven cost?
Reported tuition is $47,332 and average net price is $34,192 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,808 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of New Haven?
University of New Haven reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,649 students, White (52.0%), Hispanic or Latino (21.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of New Haven?
About 28.6% of students at University of New Haven are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of New Haven?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of New Haven reports midpoint SAT about 1160 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of University of New Haven earn?
Median earnings are $49,829 six years after entry and $60,126 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of New Haven?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of New Haven students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is University of New Haven public or private?
University of New Haven is a private nonprofit institution located in West Haven, CT.
Is University of New Haven an HBCU?
No. University of New Haven is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of New Haven a tribal college?
No. University of New Haven is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Connecticut college costs
- Connecticut colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Connecticut
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.