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University of New Haven

Private nonprofit 4-year · West Haven, Connecticut · 4,841 undergradsTest-optional

Campus of University of New Haven
Photo: Zrosen88, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission6 in 10 get in60% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$32,994a year · sticker $66,498
Graduation rate
64%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$69,320median per year · debt $26,000
Report card how grades work
BOverall value
C-Cost
C-Price for low incomes
B+Graduation
A-Earnings

University of New Haven is a private nonprofit 4-year college in West Haven, Connecticut with 4,841 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants, costs an average of $32,994 a year after grants and graduates 64% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

University of New Haven acceptance rate and admissions

University of New Haven admitted 60% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
1060 to 1265
4001600

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 540 to 645, math 520 to 620). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

University of New Haven application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Early decisionDec 1, 2026
Early actionDec 15, 2026
Early action IIFeb 15, 2027
Regular decisionJul 26, 2027

Next deadline: Early decision, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $50 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of New Haven’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

University of New Haven tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$49,320
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$20,556
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$66,498
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$32,994

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $32,994 a year after grants and scholarships, $33,504 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$28,165
$30,001 to $48,000$27,381
$48,001 to $75,000$30,286
$75,001 to $110,000$33,489
Over $110,000$36,618

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of New Haven's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

University of New Haven graduation rate, earnings and debt

64%
finished within 6 years
77%
came back for year two
36%
get a Pell Grant
  • 64% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $69,320 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $26,000 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

University of New Haven$69,320
Connecticut median, private nonprofit 4-year$80,896
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

University of New Haven$26,000
Connecticut median$25,000
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 38% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

University of New Haven majors and what graduates earn

University of New Haven awarded bachelor's degrees in 53 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from electrical engineering ($90,042).

Electrical engineering$90,042
Mechanical engineering$89,099
Accounting$86,158
Chemical engineering$85,269
Civil engineering$83,798
Fire science$79,199
Dental hygiene and assisting$73,231
Chemistry$72,013
All 53 majors at University of New Haven
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Electrical engineering7n/a$90,042n/a
Mechanical engineering21$72,907$89,099$27,000
Accounting14n/a$86,158$26,500
Chemical engineering16n/a$85,269n/a
Civil engineering11$74,478$83,798$27,000
Fire science19$59,234$79,199$25,500
Dental hygiene and assisting25$75,222$73,231$24,019
Chemistry2n/a$72,013n/a
Biology12$43,563$70,843$27,000
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other0n/a$69,932n/a
Marketing25$45,723$63,564$23,376
Security Science and Technology109$48,156$63,360$27,000
Criminal justice218$44,708$60,656$25,750
Legal studies9n/a$60,438n/a
Communication22$39,977$59,225$27,000
Business administration71$47,874$59,107$26,605
Psychology98$33,395$55,058$27,000
Arts management11$39,030$50,112$27,000
Music31$27,115$47,057$27,000
English7n/a$46,356n/a
Ecology and evolutionary biology9$29,782$45,115n/a
Fine and studio arts5n/a$37,642n/a
Graphic and industrial design21$45,245$31,975$27,000
Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more)37n/an/a$21,500
Homeland security33n/an/a$27,000
Health professions, general30n/an/a$27,000
Applied mathematics19n/an/a$25,125
IT and network administration17n/an/a$27,000
Computer science14n/an/a$27,000
International relations13n/an/an/a
Nutrition Sciences12n/an/an/a
Kinesiology and exercise science12n/an/an/a
Business analytics and operations research9n/an/an/a
Medical lab science6n/an/an/a
Hospitality management5n/an/an/a
Environmental science4n/an/an/a
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy4n/an/an/a
Computer engineering4n/an/an/a
Engineering-Related Fields4n/an/an/a
International business3n/an/an/a
History3n/an/an/a
Engineering, general2n/an/an/a
Genetics2n/an/an/a
Political science2n/an/an/a
Telecommunications Management2n/an/an/a
Computer and information sciences1$66,591n/an/a
Industrial engineering1n/an/an/a
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General1n/an/an/a
Economics1n/an/an/a
Nutrition and dietetics1n/an/an/a
Electrical and Computer Engineering0n/an/an/a
International/Globalization Studies0n/an/an/a
Finance0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at University of New Haven

35 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 35 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Business analytics and operations researchMaster's436n/an/a
Business administrationMaster's221$66,043$30,453
Computer engineeringMaster's163n/an/a
Criminal justiceMaster's151$63,984$30,750
Computer scienceMaster's139n/an/a
Civil engineeringMaster's125n/an/a
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherMaster's104$62,352n/a
Health administrationMaster's78$74,359$38,837
Applied mathematicsMaster's60n/an/a
Security Science and TechnologyMaster's58$51,893$41,000
IT and network administrationMaster's48n/an/a
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's47n/an/a
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesMaster's38$72,896n/a
Industrial engineeringMaster's36n/an/a
ChemistryMaster's36$69,135n/a
Clinical and counseling psychologyMaster's36$59,673$41,000
Public administrationMaster's34$67,462$41,000
Mechanical engineeringMaster's30n/an/a
Mental health counselingMaster's26n/a$47,180
Environmental engineeringMaster's19$88,786n/a
Environmental scienceMaster's18n/an/a
Biomedical engineeringMaster's18n/an/a
Electrical engineeringMaster's18n/an/a
AccountingMaster's17$71,879n/a
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherMaster's16$83,689n/a
Human resourcesMaster's13n/an/a
Health professions, generalProfessional doctorate10n/an/a
Telecommunications ManagementMaster's9n/an/a
Nutrition SciencesMaster's7n/an/a
Fire scienceMaster's5n/an/a
Health professions, generalDoctoral4n/an/a
TaxationMaster's4n/an/a
Social Sciences, GeneralMaster's3n/an/a
Speech-language pathologyMaster's2n/an/a
Criminal justiceDoctoral1n/an/a

Trade and career programs at University of New Haven

Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.

ProgramCredentialGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Dental assisting and hygieneAssociate degree34$73,438$70,435$20,500
ParalegalCertificate13$39,568n/a$27,000

Students and location

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of New Haven?

University of New Haven admitted 60% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does University of New Haven cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $49,320. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $32,994 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for University of New Haven?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 540 to 645 in reading and writing and 520 to 620 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is University of New Haven test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, University of New Haven reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at University of New Haven?

64% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do University of New Haven graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $69,320 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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