- Acceptance rate: 60% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–645 reading and writing, 520–620 math
- Average net price: $34,201 a year (2022–23)
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University of New Haven reported an acceptance rate of 60% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of New Haven reviews each application.
University of New Haven GPA requirements
University of New Haven requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of New Haven hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of New Haven acceptance rate
University of New Haven admitted 13,142 of 21,765 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 60%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of New Haven is a private nonprofit 4-year university in West Haven, Connecticut, with 4,903 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of New Haven in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 645 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 | 620 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1160 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of New Haven looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of New Haven awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $34,201 a year at University of New Haven in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of New Haven hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. University of New Haven admitted 60% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does the University of New Haven require the SAT or ACT?
Check University of New Haven's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of New Haven was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 26% sent SAT scores.
What are the University of New Haven's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of New Haven's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–645 in reading and writing and 520–620 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of New Haven?
University of New Haven requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into the University of New Haven?
University of New Haven's acceptance rate was 60% for fall 2024: it admitted 13,142 of 21,765 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I get into the University of New Haven with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of New Haven admitted 60% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at the University of New Haven?
A lot: University of New Haven requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at the University of New Haven if a parent went there?
No. University of New Haven doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of New Haven?
Yes. University of New Haven awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at the University of New Haven after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $34,201 a year at University of New Haven in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of New Haven's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of New HavenU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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