PrivateSuburbanUniversity of New Haven
UNH
West Haven, Connecticut 06516-1916
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Private suburban college in West Haven
University of New Haven is a private institution in West Haven with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,126 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,089.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1190
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Decision
December 1
Early Action
December 1
Regular Decision
rolling
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
19.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$20,475
Academics
View all 10 majors›
Programs (138)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
35
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CT state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
New Haven
Historic city with Yale University and cultural attractions
Savin Rock Beach
Beachfront with boardwalk
Long Island Soundwalkable
Waterfront recreation
Shoreline
Coastal towns and beaches
Days out near West Haven
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around New Haven, from real bookable tour times.
- Stevens Institute of Technology · William Paterson University of New JerseyPublic and private77 days
- Mount Saint Mary College · State University of New York at New PaltzUnder $25k a year16 days