University Of New Haven is located in West Haven, Connecticut (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by University Of New Haven is the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from University Of New Haven is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in music and security and law enforcement.
University Of New Haven does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of New Haven is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 4,466 enrolled students in 2005.
University Of New Haven offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To develop career-ready and cultivated graduates, well-prepared for meaningful roles in the pursuit of lifelong learning in a global economy and society."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
General Phone: (203) 932-7000
Admissions Phone: (203) 932-7319
Financial Aid Phone: (203) 932-7315
http://www.newhaven.edu
University Of New Haven awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 386 | forensic science, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, security and loss prevention, criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice, fire protection, criminal justice and police, ... |
| Business And Management | 296 | business management, labor relations, accounting, taxation, business and related services, finance, marketing, human resources, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 160 | education, educational administration |
| Engineering | 96 | mechanical engineering, engineering management, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, engineering, chemical engineering, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 71 | organizational psychology, psychology, community psychology, forensic psychology, mental and social health services, counseling psychology, psychology courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 65 | computer and info science, computer science, computer engineering, information science, computer programming |
| Science | 59 | anatomical sciences, biology, ecology, chemistry, marine biology, bioinformatics |
| Family And Social Work | 49 | public administration, social service professions, foodservice management, social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 44 | dietitian, sports and fitness management |
| Medical Adminstration | 31 | health care administration, occupational health, health and medical administrative |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 29 | dental hygienist |
| Music | 28 | various music studies, music management, music |
| Hospitality | 15 | hotel management, hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | occupational safety tech, aerospace engineering tech, telecommunications tech |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, political science, English, history, international relations, political science and government |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | environmental studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 9 | interior architecture |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant, legal studies |
| Media | 8 | communication studies, journalism, mass communication |
| Transportation | 4 | aviation operations |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech, biology tech |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | culinary arts services |
| Design | 0 | interior design |
| Mathematics | 0 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of New Haven in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 831 | 29 |
| Bachelor's degree | 385 | 49 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 79 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 58 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 42 | 19 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of New Haven had a total enrollment of 4,466 students (3,682 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 46% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 48% |
| New York | 16% |
| Massachusetts | 10% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
University Of New Haven offers campus housing for 1,398 of its 3,682 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,051 | 2,233 | 73% | 664 | 30% |
| Men | 1,429 | 1,034 | 72% | 334 | 32% |
| Women | 1,621 | 1,199 | 74% | 330 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (203) 932-7319
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,982 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,982 |
| Room and board | $ 9,550 |
| Room charge | $ 5,796 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,754 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (203) 932-7315
University Of New Haven has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 69 | $80,021 | 10 | $76,856 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $68,451 | 6 | $72,373 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $61,479 | 14 | $52,122 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $37,894 | 4 | $39,989 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $39,511 | 3 | $37,224 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 132 | $71,489 | 37 | $59,571 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| Football | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Basketball | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Track | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 11 | 12 |
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/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
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
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/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
Social Work
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
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Counseling Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of New Haven Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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