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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

U. New Haven admits about 6 in 10 applicants (60%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 76% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 81%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled6 of 100 · 1,305 students
Admitted, went elsewhere54 of 100 · 11,837
Not admitted40 of 100 · 8,623

The funnel

Applied
21,765
Admitted
13,142
Enrolled
1,305

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (60% and 61%).

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10%

Yield

10% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college10%
10%
← 5%higher than 9% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college60%
60%
← More selectivemore selective than 76% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How U. New Haven reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered. Scores are optional. 26% of first-years sent an SAT and 0% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Considered
Recommendations
Required
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%University of New Haven
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1163 on the SAT, right around the national median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1060–1265median 1160
1000110012001300140015001600
Reading & Writing540–645median 590
400500600700800
Math520–620median 570
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

26%

submitted SAT

0%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1163
1163
← 900higher than 48% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)