University of New Haven Acceptance Rate
West Haven, Connecticut · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 13,498
- Admitted
- 10,872
- Yield
- 11.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of New Haven's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 80.5% (80.9% in 2014–15, 80.5% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 9,006 to 13,498 (+50%) over that period.
Its 80.5% rate makes University of New Haven more selective than about 41% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 26%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (86.4% for women vs 73.1% for men, a 13.3-point gap). University of New Haven has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 11.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,006 | 7,282 | 80.9% | 1,221 |
| 2015–16 | 10,748 | 8,826 | 82.1% | 1,244 |
| 2016–17 | 10,720 | 8,633 | 80.5% | 1,128 |
| 2017–18 | 9,953 | 8,735 | 87.8% | 1,449 |
| 2018–19 | 10,426 | 8,744 | 83.9% | 1,338 |
| 2019–20 | 10,997 | 9,126 | 83% | 1,285 |
| 2020–21 | 10,671 | 9,721 | 91.1% | 1,371 |
| 2021–22 | 10,272 | 9,669 | 94.1% | 1,277 |
| 2022–23 | 11,199 | 10,218 | 91.2% | 1,242 |
| 2023–24 | 13,498 | 10,872 | 80.5% | 1,296 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,559 | 6,529 | 86.4% |
| Men | 5,936 | 4,341 | 73.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–640 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 530–620 |
How University of New compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of New Haven's acceptance rate?
University of New Haven's acceptance rate is 80.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (10,872 admitted of 13,498 applicants).
Is University of New Haven test optional?
University of New Haven is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of New Haven?
University of New Haven received 13,498 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 10,872.
What SAT score do you need for University of New Haven?
Admitted students at University of New Haven typically scored 560–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.newhaven.edu/.