University of New Haven
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 4,841 students.
About This School
University of New Haven is a private nonprofit institution located in West Haven, Connecticut with approximately 4,841 undergraduate students enrolled. University of New Haven has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The average net price after financial aid is $34,192 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $54,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of New Haven (UNH) is a private university in West Haven, Connecticut, United States.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 59% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $20,475, and the school's programs in criminal justice and forensic science have a strong reputation that can translate to real career outcomes. Worth considering if you're drawn to those specific fields and have a clear plan to stay on track — but go in with eyes open about the retention challenge.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,841 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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