University of New Haven (UNH)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,803
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	94%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	66%

Located in West Haven, Connecticut, UNH is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that UNH is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of New Haven is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UNH is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Connecticut is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

UNH boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

94.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,898

Cost of attendance at University of New Haven in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,898

Cost of attendance at University of New Haven in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of New Haven received on average $25,407 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,407

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	416	30%	$5,128	$2,133,198
Other Federal Grant	574	42%	$5,178	$2,972,146
State Grant/Scholarships	90	7%	$2,046	$184,150
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,365	100%	$23,094	$31,523,782
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,365	100%	$25,407	$34,680,078

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of New Haven students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of New Haven students is 66.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.4%.

66.1%

asian 69.0% 29 students
African American 50.8% 63 students
white 72.5% 532 students
unknown 54.6% 72 students
hispanic 57.5% 77 students
International Students 71.4% 35 students
Mixed Race 44.4% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northeast 10 Conference
Baseball Northeast 10 Conference
Basketball Northeast 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of New Haven provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of New Haven offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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