UNH Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 60.38%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1160. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $47,332
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at UNH:
- Total Enrollment: 9,229, including 974 online students
- 4,903 Undergraduate, 4,326 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.5% men, 55.5% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 63%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 222 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 21 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 58 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UNH Overview
University of New Haven (UNH) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in West Haven, CT. University of New Haven was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UNH's tuition & fees is $47,332 for the academic year 2024-2025. 94% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $28,859.
The school has a total enrollment of 9,229 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
UNH's acceptance rate is 60.38% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.93%. The median SAT score is 1160.
UNH ranked 7th in Connecticut Colleges rankings. University of New Haven is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of New Haven is $47,332. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,916.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $48,990 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,616.
| Undergraduate | $47,332 |
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| Graduate | $19,916 |
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| Undergraduate | $48,990 |
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| Graduate | $20,616 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of New Haven offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at UNH
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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