University of New Haven

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University of New Haven Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of New Haven's admissions stats.

University of New Haven 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	18%
Mean SAT Score	1155
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	26%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	Yes

University of New Haven Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of New Haven.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	December 1	December 15
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	December 15	January 15

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Want to Apply Early to University of New Haven?

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University of New Haven offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by December 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 15. University of New Haven will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at University of New Haven is 98%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 94%.

University of New Haven accepts around 97% of early action applicants and 94% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, University of New Haven admitted 51 of the 52 students who applied early decision. Last year, University of New Haven admitted 5,664 of the 5,845 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early in hopes that it will increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of New Haven Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to University of New Haven?

Getting into University of New Haven is moderately difficult. University of New Haven evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, University of New Haven accepted 94% of all applicants, approximately 9,675 from 10,277 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of New Haven, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of New Haven

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of New Haven

In 2022, University of New Haven waitlisted 426 students and 420 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 170 eventually received an admissions offer.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of New Haven?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at University of New Haven

What does University of New Haven consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Interview	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with University of New Haven for more information on admission factors.

University of New Haven Application Requirements

To apply to University of New Haven, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with University of New Haven's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of New Haven?

Students admitted to University of New Haven have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 4% submitted a class rank. At University of New Haven 18% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 43% were in the top 25% and 76% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of New Haven, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	18.99%
3.75 and 3.99	17.96%
3.50 and 3.74	22.91%
3.25 and 3.49	10.45%
3.00 and 3.24	12.62%
2.50 and 2.9	14.92%
2.00 and 2.49	2.15%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of New Haven directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of New Haven considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

University of New Haven has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 26% of University of New Haven's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of New Haven?

To be competitive with other University of New Haven applicants, you should aim to earn between 1110 and 1270 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of New Haven 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1270 and 25% of scored lower than 1110, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of New Haven student is 1155.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of New Haven students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of New Haven students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for University of New Haven?

To be most competitive at University of New Haven, you should strive to earn between 22 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of New Haven's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of New Haven students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to University of New Haven

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of New Haven. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of New Haven during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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University of New Haven Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of New Haven?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of New Haven.

Does University of New Haven accept transfer credits?

✅ University of New Haven accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of New Haven accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Do I have to submit test scores to University of New Haven?

❌ No, University of New Haven is test optional, so you can decide whether to submit your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is University of New Haven's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of New Haven is 94%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of New Haven?

✅ University of New Haven's early decision acceptance rate was 98% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at University of New Haven?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at University of New Haven was 97% in 2021.

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