University of New Haven

University of New Haven -- A Leader in Experiential Learning

The University of New Haven, located in West Haven, Connecticut, is one of the country's leaders in experiential learning. UNH gives its students a singular education that combines a strong liberal arts program with hands-on professional training.

A private, coeducational institution situated on an 84-acre campus, the University of New Haven has an enrollment of more than 6,000 which includes about 1,700 graduate students as well as more than 4,300 undergraduate students. Seventy-five percent of undergraduate students live in university housing.

The university's New England campus is within a short distance of Boston and New York City, giving students great access to the amenities and learning opportunities of these metropolitan areas, and just five minutes from the Connecticut shoreline.

Over 100 Undergraduate Degrees are Available at the University of New Haven

The University of New Haven offers over 100 bachelor's degrees, academic programs and 25 master's degree programs throughout five academic colleges: the College of Business, the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, the Tagliatela College of Engineering, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Lifelong & eLearning.

Some of the most popular programs of study include marketing, business, accounting, tax, finance, criminal justice, forensic science, engineering, mechanical engineering, arts, sciences, history, art history, philosophy, hotel management, restaurant management, math, chemical engineering, civil engineering, biotechnology, computer science, and dental hygiene.

Throughout UNH's over 100 undergraduate programs of study, students prepare for careers via faculty-mentored research. The average classroom size is 21 students and students regularly participate in on-the-job training and hands-on experiences through co-ops and internships. They also have the opportunity to take part in enrichment programs through a comprehensive study abroad program and service learning.

The University of New Haven prides itself on providing its students with an experiential education. UNH places emphasis on a practical approach to learning that balances theory with hands-on learning. The experiential education at UNH promotes the methodology and philosophy of education, while augmenting academia with practical, real-world experiences and first-hand observation. The University of New Haven Center for Experiential Education encourages students to create and participate in direct experiences that will prepare them to lead fulfilling and purposeful lives.

Students learn through faculty-mentored research, immersion through work-related learning, fulfillment through academic service-learning and experiencing the world through study abroad - a method of learning that the University of New Haven identifies with the acronym L.I.F.E.

Hands-On Learning Through Research

UNH focuses on hands-on learning through undergraduate research that is faculty-mentored. Research at the university includes all kinds of study such as scientific, artistic, or scholarly activities. Research performed under UNH's faculty-mentored program is a major commitment of time and purposeful effort by both the faculty mentor and student alike. It also comes with a several-semesters commitment.

UNH students partner with faculty mentors through laboratory research, independent study courses, and/or a thesis. The faculty-mentored research program ends with a major presentation or undergraduate thesis, which must be approved by the student's academic research department. Undergraduate research gives students structure for the interaction of mentor with student. It also provides an important opportunity for students to put to practice the principles of their education.

Academic Service-Learning At The University of New Haven

The University of New Haven's Academic Service-Learning Office incorporates civic engagement, community service, and social awareness into the academic curriculum to enhance and supplement student learning while responding to the needs of UNH's surrounding community.

The Service-Learning Division offers students the opportunity to act locally, nationally, and globally, and participate in service activities that meet community needs. Students who enroll in these service-learning courses gain a deep understanding of the course content, acquire new knowledge, and develop social responsibility. The experience gives students practical experience in a chosen field, allowing them to simultaneously explore their own ideas, values and ethics.

Academic service-learning at UNH happens when students work in partnership with nonprofit agencies to meet the needs of the community through an asset-based approach. The approach is similar to classroom discussions, assignments, and readings. Students earn credits and a grade for what they learn.

• Architecture
• Interior Architecture
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
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• Ecology
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• Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
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• Business/Managerial Economics
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• Finance
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• Hospitality Administration
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• Hotel/Motel Administration
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• International Business/Trade/Commerce
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• Marketing/Marketing Management
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• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
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• Information Science/Studies
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• Computer Science
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• Engineering
• Engineering
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• Chemical Engineering
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• Civil Engineering
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• Computer Engineering
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• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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• Mechanical Engineering
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• English
• English
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• Health professions and related sciences
• Dental Hygiene
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Dietetics
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• History
• History
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• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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• Forensic Science and Technology
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• Criminal Justice/Police Science
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Fire Prevention and Safety Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Fire Protection Related
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• Interdisciplinary studies
• Sustainability Studies
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• Law/legal studies
• Legal Studies
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• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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• General Studies
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
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• Applied Mathematics
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• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
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• Psychology
• Psychology
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• Public administration and social services
• Public Administration
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• Science technologies
• Biology/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
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• Social sciences
• Political Science and Government
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• Visual and performing arts
• Commercial and Advertising Art
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• Fine/Studio Arts
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• Music
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• Music Management
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• Visual and Performing Arts Related
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied10,028
• Accepted7,167
• Acceptance Rate71%
• Enrolled4,693
• Female Applicants5,574
• Females Accepted4,052
• Female Acceptance Rate72%
• Male Applicants4,454
• Males Accepted3,115
• Male Acceptance Rate69%
• Applying
• Application Fee$75
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.34
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 470 570
• SAT Math 480 580
• SAT Writing 470 570
• ACT Composite 20 26
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$31,500
• Out-of-state tuition *$31,500
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$1,250.00
• Room and board *$13,700.00
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students4,693
• Male Student Percentage50%
• Female Student Percentage50%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino3.07%
• Black or African American8.1%
• White or Caucasian49.46%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.34%
• Asian1.56%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.06%
• Two or more races1.77%
• Unknown28.64%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout5.85% representing 26 other countries
• Out-of-state Students55% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing , Special housing for disabled
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 56%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band Yes
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities Yes
• Local sororities Yes
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations student government, Criminal Justice Club, Music Entertainment and Industry Association, Black Student Union, Fire Science Club
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other escort service, vehicle, bicycle and foot patrols, crime prevention programs

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division 2 Yes
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cheerleading No Division X No
• Cross-country running No Division 2 Yes
• Field hockey No No No
• Football No Division 2 Yes
• Ice hockey No Division C No
• Lacrosse No Division C No
• Rugy No Division C No
• Soccer Yes Division 2 Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 2 Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes Division C No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Wrestling No Division C No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cheerleading No Division X No
• Cross-country running No Division 2 Yes
• Field hockey No Division C No
• Football No No No
• Ice hockey No No No
• Lacrosse No Division 2 Yes
• Rugy No No No
• Soccer Yes Division 2 Yes
• Softball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Tennis Yes Division 2 Yes
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 2 Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes Division C No
• Volleyball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Wrestling No No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty572
• Full-time Percentage37%
• Part-time Percentage63%
• Female Percentage36%
• Male Percentage64%
• Student:Faculty Ratio17:1 or 5,373 students to 318 faculty