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How to Get Into University of New Haven

West Haven, CT · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

University of New Haven Admissions Statistics

60%
Acceptance Rate
540-645
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
520-620
SAT Math (mid 50%)
4,841
Undergrads
63%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into University of New Haven

The bar here is clear

University of New Haven admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1060-1265 combined SAT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

Use the Early Decision round deliberately

University of New Haven offers Early Decision, which is binding. The early bump is real but overstated (hooked applicants cluster early and inflate it). Spend ED once, on the school where it actually moves you a tier, and only if the money works without comparing aid offers. If that school is University of New Haven, the deadline table below is your calendar.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where University of New Haven fits.

University of New Haven Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) December 15, 2025
earlyAction2 February 15, 2026
Early Decision (ED) December 1, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) July 28, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $50
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

University of New Haven Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $66,962
Tuition & fees $47,332
Room & board (on campus) $19,808
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $34,192

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $27,837
$30-48k $29,043
$48-75k $31,601
$75-110k $34,853
$110k+ $38,385
32%
Students receiving Pell Grants
72%
Students taking federal loans
76%
Freshman retention rate
17:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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