University of New Haven

Founded on the Yale campus in 1920, the University of New Haven is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of more than 6,800 students, with campuses across the country and around the world.

Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety, and public service. The University of New Haven offers more than 100 academic programs, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

Here, the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic, guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success. As leaders in their fields, faculty members provide the inspiration and recognition needed for students to fulfill their potential and succeed at whatever they choose to do.

The University serves 6,793 students, has 60,000 alumni, and welcomes 25,000 visitors each year. The University employs 892 people, with an annual budget of approximately $287 million, and has endowment and invested assets totaling $70 million. Under President Kaplan's leadership, the University has completed $300 million in infrastructure and construction improvements since 2010.

Why the University of New Haven?

• Campus life: The University boasts more than 160 clubs and organizations, and students have access to hundreds of different study abroad programs. Student news is provided by The Charger Bulletin, a weekly student-run newspaper available in hard copy and online. Students and community members also broadcast on the campus radio station, WNHU 88.7 FM, which is also available online and has won a number of Best College Radio Station awards in local media readers' polls. And University of New Haven students show a commitment to community service through club outreach, the Alternative Spring Break program, the President's Public Service Fellowship program in the summer, and many more initiatives.

• Faculty/Class Size: The University of New Haven boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with an average class size of 20 students. The University has 278 full-time faculty members in addition to part-time and adjunct faculty. Of the full-time faculty, 84.9 percent hold the highest degree in their field.

• Academic Overview: The University is composed of: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the School of Health Sciences, the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, and the Tagliatela College of Engineering. The University awards bachelor's and associate degrees in 55 undergraduate majors; master's degrees in 33 areas of graduate study; and a doctorate in criminal justice. 

• Location: The University of New Haven's main campus is located on 82 acres in West Haven, Connecticut, a suburban hillside community minutes from the bustling city of New Haven and miles of Connecticut shoreline and beaches. The campus is 90 minutes from New York City and 2 1/2 hours from Boston.

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