2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$33,323

Net Price

94%

Admitted

13%

Enrolled

66%

Graduation Rate

16/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of New Haven

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 7,513. In 2021, there were 203 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #16 in Connecticut and ranks #1098 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master

Psychology Graduates

203

Total Enrollment

7,513

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education

Ranking for University of New Haven

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#16

Connecticut Rank

Combining ranking factors for 20 schools that offer psychology degrees in Connecticut, University of New Haven ranks #16.

#1098

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of New Haven ranks #1098.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of New Haven offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Community Psychology and Counseling and Applied Psychology. At the master level Community Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology and Mental Health Counseling are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSPG CERTMA
Community Psychology115
Counseling and Applied Psychology145
General Psychology103
Industrial Organizational Psychology30
Mental Health Counseling8
Total Graduates103298
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 10,272 students applied to the University of New Haven. The university admitted 94% and 13% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Connecticut universities is 11,502. On average, all Connecticut institutions admit 65% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of New Haven students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 76%. Compared to all Connecticut four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.

The overall graduation rate for University of New Haven is 66%, compared to 64% for all Connecticut universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UNH to Connecticut Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of New Haven to the average of all Connecticut four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UNH

10,272

Applicants

94%

Percent Admitted

13%

Percent Enrolled

76%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

66%

Graduation Rate

CT Colleges

11,502

Applicants

65%

Percent Admitted

21%

Percent Enrolled

69%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

64%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 244 or 34% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 481 or 66% part-time faculty members employed at University of New Haven. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 244 or 34%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UNH

16 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

34%

Percent Full-Time

66%

Percent Part-Time

34%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

CT Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

40%

Percent Full-Time

60%

Percent Part-Time

38%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of New Haven the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $41,370, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $17,820 and the average cost for graduate fees is $250.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of New Haven in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of New Haven2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$17,930
On-Campus Living Expenses$1,726
Total Living Expenses$19,656
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$41,370
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,000
Total Undergraduate Expenses$62,026
In-State, Graduate Tuition$17,820
In-State, Graduate Fees$250
Total Graduate Expenses$18,070
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of New Haven is $33,323. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare University of New Haven to all Connecticut universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UNH

$62,026

Cost to Attend

$24,242

Average Financial Aid

100%

Percent Receiving Aid

$33,323

Net Price

CT Colleges

$40,760

Cost to Attend

$16,000

Average Financial Aid

90%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,386

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,365 or 100%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 4,822 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $24,242.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid4,822$24,242
Pell Grants1,442$4,921
Federal Student Loans4,357$6,990
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of New Haven to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UNH

4,822

Grant or Scholarship Aid

45%

Grants or Scholarships

1,442

Number of Pell Grants

14%

Pell Grants

4,357

Federal Student Loans

41%

Federal Student Loans

CT Colleges

3,170

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

1,564

Number of Pell Grants

24%

Pell Grants

1,675

Federal Student Loans

26%

Federal Student Loans

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