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University of New Haven
University of New Haven says yes to 60.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $60,126 median earnings.
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University of New Haven occupies suburban West Haven, CT — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $90,042 four years out. 32.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 4,841 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1090 and 1260 — near the CT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of New Haven's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of New Haven received 13,498 applications and admitted 10,872 (80.5%), with 1,296 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1090–1260 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of New Haven's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 600 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 620 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of New Haven compares
| University of New Haven | Connecticut median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 60.4% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,332 | $30,207 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $60,126 | $64,209 | $53,781 |
At $60,126, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($64,209). Look at University of New Haven's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $47,332 regardless of where you're from. At University of New Haven, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 4,841 undergrads, University of New Haven is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
63.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 37% don't — ask a University of New Haven tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of New Haven
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $90,042 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,099 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,158 |
| Chemical Engineering | $85,269 |
| Civil Engineering | $83,798 |
| Fire Protection | $79,199 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $73,231 |
| Chemistry | $72,013 |
| Biology, General | $70,843 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | $69,932 |
| Marketing | $63,564 |
| Security Science and Technology | $63,360 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,656 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $60,438 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,107 |
| Psychology, General | $55,058 |
| Interior Architecture | $52,854 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $50,112 |
| Music | $47,057 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $46,356 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $45,115 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,642 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $31,975 |
Median earnings for these 24 University of New Haven programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $60,126 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional University of New Haven programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of New Haven?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1090–1260 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 60.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of New Haven's acceptance rate?
80.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 10,872 admitted from 13,498 applicants.
How much does University of New Haven cost?
At University of New Haven, published tuition is $47,332 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of New Haven's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of New Haven graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $60,126 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Connecticut
- Quinnipiac University — 72.2% admitted
- Sacred Heart University — 65.4% admitted
- University of Saint Joseph — 78.6% admitted
- Eastern Connecticut State University — 83% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.