New Haven: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes
Officially University of New Haven · West Haven, Connecticut · Private nonprofit · Moderately selective · CDS 2024-2025
Ranked #276 (tie) in National Universities; Business Programs #301 (tie), Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs #71 (tie), Computer Science #319 (tie)U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2027
Admission figures come from the 2024-2025 Common Data Set published by University of New Haven.
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New Haven is a private nonprofit university in West Haven, Connecticut that admits about 60% of applicants, making it a moderately selective school. The average family pays about $34,192 a year after financial aid, which matters more than the published sticker price. It is best known for Criminal Justice and Corrections, Security Science and Technology and Psychology, General, its largest undergraduate programs by number of graduates. Its most recent Clery Act report shows roughly 2.7 criminal offenses per 1,000 students.
New Haven is a private institution located in West Haven, Connecticut with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, New Haven admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 60%. Admitted students typically post an average SAT of 1160 and an ACT composite around 27. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $34,192 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.
What GPA does my child need for New Haven?
New Haven admits students with a wide GPA range, but most successful applicants present an unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher with a college-prep curriculum.
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SAT and ACT scores New Haven typically admits
The middle-50 SAT Math range is 520–620, with an EBRW midpoint near 605. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.
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| 50th percentile | 1160 |
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| 50th percentile | 27 |
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How much does New Haven actually cost?
Published tuition is $47,332 for in-state students and $47,332 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $19,808 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $34,192 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 32% of students receive Pell Grants.
| Average net price (after aid) | $34,192 |
| Financial aid forms | FAFSA only (no CSS Profile)College Board 2026-27 list |
Application deadlines and early decision data for New Haven
Most popular majors at New Haven
The most popular undergraduate programs at New Haven, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Criminal Justice and Corrections, Security Science and Technology and Psychology, General. Across all programs, New Haven confers roughly 671 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Criminal Justice and Corrections program report a median income of about $57,738 five years after entering college. What these figures mean
| Major | Graduates / year | Median earnings (5 yrs out) |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 237 | $57,738 |
| Security Science and Technology | 120 | $63,184 |
| Psychology, General | 83 | $48,851 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 67 | $62,100 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 52 | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | 44 | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 34 | n/a |
| Biology, General | 34 | $66,604 |
Is New Haven safe? Campus crime & safety
In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), New Haven disclosed 13 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 2.7 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 6 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts
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Common questions parents ask about New Haven
What GPA do I need for New Haven?
New Haven admits students with a wide GPA range, but most successful applicants present an unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher with a college-prep curriculum.
What SAT or ACT score does New Haven typically admit?
The middle-50 SAT Math range is 520–620, with an EBRW midpoint near 605.
How much does New Haven actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at New Haven after grants and scholarships is $34,192 per year, against a published in-state tuition of $47,332. Budget against the net figure.
Is New Haven realistic for my child?
New Haven admits 60% of applicants, so 520–620 SAT Math is target range and below 520 is a reach. Then check the $34,192 average net price against what your family can carry.
What is the acceptance rate at New Haven?
New Haven accepts about 60% of applicants. That makes it a moderately selective school.
Is New Haven a public or private school, and where is it located?
New Haven is a private nonprofit institution located in West Haven, Connecticut.
What are the most popular majors at New Haven?
The largest undergraduate majors at New Haven by annual graduates are Criminal Justice and Corrections, Security Science and Technology and Psychology, General. The school awards about 671 bachelor's degrees a year in total. These figures come from federal IPEDS completion data.
Is New Haven safe? What is its campus crime rate?
New Haven reported 13 total criminal offenses in its most recent Clery Act disclosure (2024), roughly 2.7 per 1,000 students. Compare the per-1,000 rate rather than the raw total, since larger schools report more incidents.
Sources: the 2024-2025 Common Data Set submitted by University of New Haven, the College Scorecard and IPEDS, and Clery Act disclosures. What each source covers