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University of New Haven: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of New Haven is a private university in West Haven, Connecticut, with about 4,800 undergraduates. It admitted 60.4% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $47,332 a year before aid.

What University of New Haven costs

University of New Haven charges $47,332 a year in published tuition and fees, about $23,666 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $66,962 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $33,170 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into University of New Haven

For fall 2024, University of New Haven received 21,765 applications and admitted 13,142 students, and 1,305 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1060 and 1265.

What University of New Haven students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of New Haven (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration198
Forensic Science and Technology109
Psychology98
Business Administration and Management71
Emergency Medical Technology / Technician (EMT Paramedic)37
Crisis / Emergency / Disaster Management33
Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences30
Music Technology26

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of New Haven's acceptance rate? 60.4% for fall 2024: 13,142 of 21,765 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of New Haven? $47,332 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of New Haven? About 4,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of New Haven students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1060–1265.

What is the campus setting at University of New Haven? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.

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