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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of New Haven, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

60
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of New Haven?

60%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, New Haven accepted 60% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 21,764 people applied and 13,142 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
8250 / 13525 (61%)
Men
4892 / 8239 (59%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of New Haven:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

10%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at University of New Haven, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of New Haven by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things New Haven considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of New Haven?

Grades

15% of freshmen who attended New Haven were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 37% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
645
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1065
75th Percentile
1260

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of New Haven. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. New Haven's Early Decision acceptance rate is 92%, compared to 60% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend University of New Haven, you might consider applying Early Decision.

December 1
Applications Due
December 15
Notification Date
92%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
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