Location Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered on the University’s main campus located on 82 acres in suburban West Haven, Connecticut, between Boston and New York, and also at a variety of off-campus sites.
Student Profile 3,700 full-time undergraduate students, 500 part-time undergrads, and 1,700 graduate students, 50/50 Male/Female Ratio, from 41 states, 27 countries
Student/faculty ratio is 15:1. Average class size is 21
Faculty Profile Nearly 200 full-time faculty, 522 faculty members in total. Student/faculty ratio is 15:1. Average class size is 21
Athletics 17 NCAA Division-II sports competing in the Northeast-10 Conference
Football
Basketball (M/W)
Volleyball (M/W)
Track & Field (M/W)
Baseball
Lacrosse (W)
Tennis (W)
Baseball
Softball
Soccer (M/W)
Cross Country (M/W)
Team Name: The Charge
Colors: Blue and Gold
Academic Programs The University of New Haven offers nearly 100 undergraduate and 25 graduate degree programs in unique areas such as Criminal Justice, Engineering, Business, Music Industry and Sound Recording, Forensic Science, Marine Biology, Dental Hygiene, Theatre Arts, Liberal Arts, Education, Nutrition & Dietetics, Tourism & Event Management, Sports Management, and Sustainability Studies.
Costs and Aid 2010-2011: Comprehensive tuition and fees: $44,750 per year (including room, board, fees, and estimated personal expenses). Percentage of students receiving financial aid is nearly 90 %.
Distinctions
Ranked in the top tier of regional universities in the North in U.S. News and World Report’s 2011 rankings.
UNH has been selected for the United States President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the past two years.
The American Bar Association (ABA) has granted approval for UNH’s undergraduate degree in Legal Studies, one of only a few such programs approved at the undergraduate level in the country.
The Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredits six undergraduate academic degree programs in the Tagliatela College of Engineering.
The American Chemical Society (ACS) certifies the bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) accredits the undergraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.
The Forensic Science Education Program Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) accredits the nationally renowned Forensic Science program.
The Sport Management Program Review Council (SMPRC) of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education – North American Society of Sports Management accredits the Sport Management program, one of the nation’s oldest programs of its kind.
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
First-Year Applicants
The University of New Haven has an Early Action policy for students interested in applying to UNH for the fall semester. Applications for the spring semester are evaluated on a rolling basis.
The admissions staff begins reviewing applications for the fall semester on September 1 on a rolling basis, even for Early Action. Students should expect to receive a decision on their completed application within 2-4 weeks after the application is complete.
To be considered for certain programs, you must follow the established timelines and important dates which are noted in the details below.
Admission ProgramApplications Due By Early Action I November 15 Early Action II January 15 Regular Decision After January 15 Spring Admission Early January
First Year Students - Required Application Materials
Students have the option of applying directly to the major of their choice or applying as undeclared. Applications for admission are considered complete and will be reviewed once the following materials are received:
1 Application – Students can apply with the UNH Application for Undergraduate Admission, or the . The most convenient way to apply is online using any of the three forms; however, students can fill out our paper copy and mail it to:Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of New Haven 300 Boston Post Road West Haven, CT 06516Please note that equal consideration is given for admission to students who submit the UNH Application, Common Application, or Universal Application.
2 Application Fee - The application fee when applying for admission is $75 for students submitting a paper copy and $25 if submitting online. These fees are the same if submitting the UNH Application, Common Application, or Universal Application.
3 Official high school transcript – Submit an official copy of your secondary/high school transcript to the Undergraduate Admissions Office. A satisfactory General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is acceptable in place of a high school diploma. (Note: The Right of Privacy Act requires that you must request your official transcripts. UNH cannot request them on your behalf.)
4 Official SAT or ACT scores– Submit official Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) scores from the testing center. Our SAT code is #3663. For further information about the SAT go to www.collegeboard.com. Our ACT code is #0576. For further information about the ACT go to www.act.org. Test scores submitted by your high school will not be accepted.
5 A personal essay – A personal essay is required. The essay is an opportunity for us to get to know you as a person, not just your grades and test scores. It also gives us an example of how you express yourself and demonstrates your ability to organize your thoughts. The personal essay should be between 250 and 500 words on a topic of your choice.
6 One Letter of Recommendation – Submit at least one letter of recommendation from an academic source. An academic source can include a teacher, principal, or guidance counselor who can attest to a student’s academic capabilities and ability to work at the college level. Students are welcome to submit multiple letters of recommendation if they wish. In addition, you may download the UNH Recommendation Form here if you wish to use it.
Transfer Students The University of New Haven’s rolling admissions policy allows prospective students to receive a decision about their application within 2-3 weeks once the application file is complete.
For those students applying for the fall semester, the admissions staff will begin reviewing applications for the following fall semester starting on September 1.
Student must submit the following:
1 An application for admission.
2 Non-refundable application fee - $25 for online application and $75 for paper application.
3 Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
4 Official