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University Of New Haven

University Of New Haven

The University of New Haven, also known as UNH, is a private, comprehensive, coeducational university located in suburban West Haven, Connecticut. Originally established in 1920 as the New Haven YMCA Junior College, the college offered education in business and engineering to the local students. The institute became independent in 1926, and it gained the university status in 1970. The main campus covers more than 80 acres and the college grants associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in more than 100 areas of study. UNH is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • College of Business
  • Graduate Programs
  • Henry C. Lee College
  • Tagliatela College of Engineering
  • University College

UNH’s sports teams are nicknamed the Chargers and the college’s athletics department fields more than 15 sports teams.

Overview of University Of New Haven

University Of New Haven is located in West Haven, CT (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by University Of New Haven is the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of New Haven is known for its programs in music and security and law enforcement.

University Of New Haven Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

University Of New Haven has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

University Of New Haven had 4,774 enrolled students in 2007.

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. University Of New Haven offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of New Haven is a student-centered comprehensive university with an emphasis on excellence in liberal arts and professional education. Our mission is to prepare our students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society by providing the highest-quality education through experiential, collaborative, and discovery-based learning."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of New Haven

University Of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
General Phone: (203) 932-7000
http://www.newhaven.edu

University Of New Haven Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Security And Law Enforcement446forensic science, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, security and loss prevention, criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police, corrections and criminal justice, fire protection, ...
Business And Management320business management, accounting, human resources, business and related services, labor relations, taxation, marketing, finance, ...
Education And Teaching152education, educational administration
Engineering84electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, engineering management, chemical engineering, engineering, ...
Therapy And Counseling83organizational psychology, psychology, community psychology, forensic psychology, mental and social health services, psychology courses
Science67anatomical sciences, chemistry, biology, bioinformatics, ecology, marine biology
Computer Science And Engineering61computer and info science, information science, computer support, computer engineering, computer programming courses, computer science, computer programming
Music53various music studies, music management, music
Medical Support And Technology36dental hygienist
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy36dietitian, sports and fitness management
Family And Social Work23public administration, social service professions, foodservice management
Liberal Arts16political science, English, liberal arts and sciences, general studies, international studies, history, international relations, political science and government
Medical Administration15health care administration, occupational health, health and medical administrative
Engineering Technician14occupational safety tech, telecommunications tech
Hospitality12hospitality management, hotel management, tourism and travel
Architecture And Planning10interior architecture
Law9legal assistant, legal studies
Media8communication studies, journalism, mass communication
Photography And Commercial Art4commercial art
Conservation And Resource Management3environmental studies
Science And Laboratory Technician2biology tech, chemical tech
Mathematics2mathematics, applied mathematics
Transportation1aviation operations
Fine Arts1fine arts
Cooking And Culinary Arts0culinary arts services
Design0interior design

Number of programs and degrees for University Of New Haven in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree73128
Bachelor's degree53949
Postbaccalaureate certificate9134
Award of less than 1 academic year5019
Associate's degree4718
Doctor's degree01

Student Body

In 2007, University Of New Haven had a total enrollment of 4,774 students (4,029 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men53%
Women47%
Full-Time98%
Part-Time2%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate58%
Graduate42%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White63%
Black8%
Hispanic6%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
Unknown9%
(Foreign Students)11%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1925%
20-2121%
22-2420%
25-2913%
30-346%
35-395%
40-497%
50-642%
65+0%

University Of New Haven Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time78 %
Part-Time13 %

University Of New Haven Room and Board (2007)

University Of New Haven offers campus housing for 1,688 of its 4,029 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of West Haven, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.

University Of New Haven Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,1532,31573%70630%
Men1,5191,11473%37634%
Women1,6341,20174%33027%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal450560
SAT Math450580
SAT Writing450560

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT97%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

University Of New Haven Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 26,396
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 26,396
Room and board$ 10,810
Room charge$ 6,530
Board (meal plan) charge$ 4,280
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 1,300

Financial Aid:
University Of New Haven participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 139700)

University Of New Haven Faculty

University Of New Haven has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured9722
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1311
Non-tenured and not on tenure track309

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year69$94,38112$87,401
Associate professoracademic year35$81,9069$69,575
Assistant professoracademic year11$62,59613$58,632
Instructoracademic year3$54,6382*
Lectureracademic year20$52,0326$44,249
No academic rankacademic year2*0*
All faculty totalacademic year140$81,70842$66,551

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of New Haven Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballNew York Collegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballNew York Collegiate Athletic Conference
TrackNew York Collegiate Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total6565130
Basketball111122
Track14822
Baseball17017
All Other Sports234669

University Of New Haven Degree Programs (2007)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Finance
Labor and Industrial Relations
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing Research
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other

DESIGN
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General

ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other

MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
Music, Other

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

SCIENCE
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Protection, Other
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Security and Protective Services, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other

TRANSPORTATION
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

University Of New Haven Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of New Haven Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%University Of New Haven % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%University Of New Haven Number of degree programs
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%University Of New Haven % of degrees in music
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%University Of New Haven Salaries of full-time faculty
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%University Of New Haven Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%University Of New Haven Number of students
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%University Of New Haven Male % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%University Of New Haven % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%University Of New Haven % of degrees in engineering
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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