University of New Haven

General Information:

300 Boston Post Road

West Haven, CT 06516

Private, Coed, 4-year

University of New Haven's Mission Statement

The University of New Haven is a student-centered comprehensive university with an emphasis on excellence in liberal arts and professional education. Our mission is to prepare our students to lead purpoful and fullfilling lives in a global society by providing the global society by providing the highest-quality education through experiential, collaborative, and discovery - based learning.

University of New Haven's Facts at a Glance

• A leader in experiential education, the University of New Haven is experiencing a historic and nationally recognized surge in enrollment. Founded in 1920, the University provides its students with a unique combination of solid liberal arts and real-world, hands-on professional training. UNH is a private university with an 80-acre main campus.

Quick Rankings/Awards:

• 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor the Corporation for National and Community Service

Colors: Blue and Gold

Notable Alumni

Tony Sparano - NFL Coach

Miles McPhersen - NFL and Motivational

Student Info:

Enrollment As of 2008:

• Total Enrollment: 5,770
• Undergraduate: 4,513
• Graduate: 1757
• Ethnicity Demographics: Minority 20%
• Gender Ratio: 50/50
• Student to Faculty Ratio: 18:1
• 2009-2010 Tuition: $29,470

University of New Haven offers nearly 100 Undergraduate Programs and over 25 Graduate Programs.

• College of Arts & Sciences
• Communications
• College of Business
• Henry C. Lee College
• Tagliatela College of Engineering
• University College
• Graduate Programs

Student Life

Safe Zone Program

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of New Haven Safe Zone Program is to create a safe environment for anyone who is questioning or wishes to celebrate differences in sexuality, sexual identity, and/or gender identity. Through education, outreach, community resources, and identifying allies, we will promote understanding and support to students, faculty, staff and families.

Over 80 student clubs and organizations

• Black Student Union
• Caribbean Student Association
• International Student Association
• Latin American Student Association
• NAACP
• National Society of Black Engineers
• National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
• Society of Hispanic and Professional Engineers
• Lambda Alpha Upsilon
• Lambda Psi Delta
• Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.

Diversity Resource Center

Arts Info

• Department of Communication, Film and Theatre
• Department of Visual and Performing Arts
• Music
• Art
• Interior Design
• Graphic Design

Athletic Info