Campus & Student Life at University of New Haven

Home to about 5,097 undergraduates in 2020, University of New Haven is a private university located in West Haven, Connecticut. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, University of New Haven offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of New Haven can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of New Haven Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of New Haven Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 15.0% of the student population at University of New Haven. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of New Haven Disability Services.

University of New Haven for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of New Haven does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of New Haven Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of New Haven for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of New Haven

University of New Haven offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of New Haven

There were 5,097 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,837 (94.9%). Part-time attendance was 260 (5.1%).

University of New Haven is Ranked #413 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of New Haven receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank University of New Haven #413 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of New Haven by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of New Haven Diversity Guide.

University of New Haven Competes in the NCAA

University of New Haven has a total of 388 student athletes, 218 men and 170 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of New Haven Athletics