University of New Haven

University of New Haven is a private, nonprofit school located in the suburban setting of West Haven, CT, less than an hour from New Haven.

Founded in 1920, the institution currently enrolls around 6,961 students a year, including 5,097 undergrads. The institution runs on a 4-1-4 (2 long terms separated by a month-long mini-term) academic calendar.

2021 Admissions Facts About University of New Haven

Acceptance rate: 91%

Average GPA: 3.48

Mean ACT score: 25

Mean SAT score: 1142

Early Decision or Early Action: Yes/Yes

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date:

University of New Haven Acceptance Rate

Admission to University of New Haven is moderately difficult. The acceptance rate at University of New Haven is 91 percent.

Admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.48 out of 4.0. The mean composite SAT score is 1142. The mean ACT scores is 25.

In 2021, 468 applicants were waitlisted and 177 waitlisted students got accepted.

Is University of New Haven a good school?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of New Haven, around 79 percent return for their sophomore year. Out of the 1,214 students who started at University of New Haven as first-time freshman, 671 graduate within four years.

Around 64 percent of students who started at University of New Haven earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $50,115 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does University of New Haven sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So the real question to ask yourself: is University of New Haven a good school for YOU?

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