Private Nonprofit · West Haven, Connecticut

University of New Haven

University of New Haven is a private nonprofit institution in West Haven, Connecticut. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.

$60,126
10-yr median earnings
60.4%
Acceptance rate
$34,192
Avg net price / yr
61.1%
150%-time completion

The verdict

University of New Haven pairs top-quartile former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.

According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Top 15%
former-student earnings, US
60.4%
acceptance rate
61.1%
150%-time completion
+21%
earnings, 6→10 yrs
Suburb: Large Carnegie: Master's (L)
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Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.

How to read this University of New Haven profile

Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.

Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.

Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.

College Value Score

D
College Value Score
47/100
University of New Haven

A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.

Earnings A-
$60,126
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$34,192
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate C
61.1%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$27,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A-
78.6%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention C-
76.5%
First-year students returning for year two
University of New Haven vs. the national benchmark
EarningsNet PriceCompletionDebtRepaymentRetention

Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.

10-yr median earnings

$60,126

Federal aid recipients only

Avg net price

$34,192

After grants and scholarships

150%-time completion

61.1%

Full-time, first-time cohort

150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 61.1%

Four-year-institution cohort

College ROI Quadrant - University of New Haven vs peers

University of New Haven positioned by earnings vs cost Two-by-two quadrant chart: x-axis median earnings 10 years after enrollment, y-axis average net price after financial aid. Each dot is a college, colored by completion within 150% of normal time (garnet ≥65%, amber 45-64%, red <45%). Net price increases upward, earnings increase rightward, so: bottom-right = best value (low cost, high earnings); top-right = premium (high cost, high earnings); bottom-left = community college tier (low cost, modest earnings); top-left = cost challenge (high cost, low earnings). Currently plotting 8 colleges. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard joined to Carnegie Classification. University of New Haven positioned by earnin… Carnegie Classification: Master's (L) Master's (… COST CHALLENGE PREMIUM COMMUNITY BEST VALUE $37K $106K Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment ($) $18K $50K Avg Net Price ($) University of New Haven (you are here): $60K earn · $34K net · 61% grad You are here - University of New … Fairfield University: $89K earn · $48K net · 84% grad Fairfield University University of Hartford: $61K earn · $30K net · 56% grad University of Hart… Quinnipiac University: $84K earn · $41K net · 77% grad Quinnipiac Univers… Wesleyan University: $74K earn · $30K net · 92% grad Wesleyan University Yale University: $101K earn · $24K net · 96% grad Yale University Goodwin University: $44K earn · $29K net · 58% grad Southern Connecticut State University: $55K earn · $21K net · 49% grad Grad rate (4yr) ≥65% 45-64% <45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.

How University of New Haven ranks nationally

Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.

University of New Haven: former-student earnings vs. every US college

10-year median earnings, College Scorecard

$60,126 Top 15% higher than 85% of 5,103 US colleges

$0–$20,000: 169 US colleges (3%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 2,245 US colleges (44%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 1,897 US colleges (37%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 606 US colleges (12%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 134 US colleges (3%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 39 US colleges (1%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 11 US colleges (0%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 2 US colleges (0%). Above this entry. This college $0 $160,000 every US college, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Metric University of New Haven National rank Percentile
10-yr median earnings $60,126 #789 of 5103 85th
Average net price $34,192 #4708 of 5020 6th (lower is better)
150%-time completion 61.1% #2122 of 4858 56th
Undergraduate enrollment 4,841 #771 of 5462 86th

National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.

Quick Facts

4,841
Undergraduate enrollment
60.4%
Acceptance rate
1,160
SAT average
61.1%
150%-time completion
$60,126
10-yr median earnings
76.5%
First-year retention

How University of New Haven ranks in Connecticut

State rank among 41 reporting Connecticut colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.

Metric University of New Haven State rank Percentile
10-yr median earnings $60,126 #16 of 41 61st
Average net price $34,192 #40 of 49 18th (lower is better)
150%-time completion 61.1% #26 of 46 43rd
Undergraduate enrollment 4,841 #10 of 50 80th

Highest former-student earnings in Connecticut

#School10-yr earningsNet price
1Yale University$100,533$23,777
2Trinity College$90,779$34,832
3Fairfield University$88,794$48,095
4Quinnipiac University$83,759$40,675
5Sacred Heart University$75,059$46,174
6Connecticut College$75,001$36,175
7University of Connecticut$73,997$25,097
8University of Connecticut-Stamford$73,997$16,798
9University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus$73,997$16,403
10University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus$73,997$10,875
11University of Connecticut-Avery Point$73,997$13,807
12Wesleyan University$73,897$30,177
16University of New HavenThis school$60,126$34,192

Admissions

Admission Rate 60.4%
SAT Average 1,160
SAT Math (25th-75th) 520 – 620
SAT Reading (25th-75th) 540 – 645
ACT Average 27
0%100%60.4%
Share of applicants admitted

Costs & Financial Aid

Net price by family income at University of New Haven

Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket

net price / yr

What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of New Haven - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard As of Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $47,332
Out-of-State Tuition $47,332
Average Net Price $34,192
32.4%
Pell Grant Rate
72.5%
Federal Loan Rate
$27,000
Median Debt
$286/mo
Monthly Payment

2013–2023: what University of New Haven costs has stayed close to flat

Average net price moved +11.8% over 10 years, from $30,503 to $34,089 in nominal dollars. The median college measured over the same span moved +14.6%.

Average net price, 2013–2023

11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

2013: $30,5032014: $30,2252015: $29,9332016: $30,9762017: $33,3802018: $32,9752019: $33,4002020: $35,7352021: $33,1092022: $33,1702023: $34,089
2013 · $30,5032023 · $34,089

Over the same years, enrollment went +0.8% (4,759 → 4,799 students).

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.

Student Demographics

Race & ethnicity

Student body at a glance

57.5%
Female
28.6%
First Generation

Outcomes

76.5%
Retention Rate
$49,829
Median Earnings (6yr)
73.1%
Earning Over $25K
78.6%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)

Outcomes & debt snapshot

Measure Cohort / horizon Value
Completion within 150% of normal time First-time, full-time 61.1%
First-year retention First-time, full-time freshmen 76.5%
Median earnings 6 years after entry $49,829
Median earnings 10 years after entry $60,126
Share earning over $25,000 Working, not enrolled 73.1%
Loan repayment rate Completers, 3 years after leaving 78.6%
Median federal student debt At completion $27,000
Estimated monthly payment Standard 10-year plan $286/mo

Programs & Earnings

Field-of-study summary by credential

Credential Programs Award count Avg earnings Top earnings Avg debt
Bachelor's 27 923 $63,838 $90,042 $26,214
Master's 11 493 $94,944 $192,143 $37,648
Associate's 1 35 $70,435 $70,435 $20,500
Certificate 1 16 - - $27,000

Top programs at University of New Haven by completer earnings

Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file

median earnings

What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard As of Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Computer Engineering Master's 25 $192,143 -
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other Master's 31 $100,658 -
Business Administration, Management and Operations Master's 59 $98,580 $33,570
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Bachelor's 12 $90,042 -
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's 32 $89,099 $27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services Master's 44 $86,908 $39,604
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's 16 $86,158 $20,636
Chemical Engineering Bachelor's 9 $85,269 $27,000
Public Administration Master's 22 $84,061 -
Civil Engineering Bachelor's 17 $83,798 $27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Master's 29 $83,738 $41,000
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Master's - $83,017 $35,527
Fire Protection Bachelor's 24 $79,199 $24,156
Criminal Justice and Corrections Master's 198 $78,739 $35,415
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Bachelor's 27 $73,231 $23,281

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of New Haven?
University of New Haven is a private nonprofit institution in West Haven, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 60.4%. The average SAT score is 1,160. Undergraduate enrollment is 4,841 students.
How much do University of New Haven former students earn?
Federally aided former students at University of New Haven who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $60,126 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $49,829.
How much does University of New Haven cost?
The average net price at University of New Haven is $34,192. In-state tuition is $47,332 and out-of-state tuition is $47,332. Median student debt at graduation is $27,000.
What is the graduation rate at University of New Haven?
University of New Haven has a 61.1% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 76.5%.
Is University of New Haven worth the student debt?
The median student debt at University of New Haven is $27,000, while former students earn a median of $60,126 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 45% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 78.6% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $286.

Sources & methodology

Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.

Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Where to go next from University of New Haven

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