More selective than 64% of Connecticut colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UNH over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UNH SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UNH is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 645 |
| SAT math | 520 | 620 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1265 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UNH admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 60% | 540–645 | 520–620 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | 560–640 | 530–620 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UNH compared with other Connecticut colleges?
UNH has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fairfield University | 33% | 84% | $48,095 |
| 6 | Connecticut College | 37% | 82% | $36,175 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut | 52% | 83% | $25,097 |
| 8 | Albertus Magnus College | 59% | 51% | $34,028 |
| 9 | University of New Haven | 60% | 63% | $34,192 |
| 10 | Sacred Heart University | 65% | 73% | $46,174 |
| 11 | Quinnipiac University | 72% | 76% | $40,675 |
| 12 | Central Connecticut State University | 73% | 48% | $16,857 |
| 13 | University of Saint Joseph | 79% | 64% | $27,989 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Connecticut colleges →
Who enrolls at UNH
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNH admissions questions
What is the UNH acceptance rate?
University of New Haven accepts 60% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 10,872 of 13,498 applicants were admitted.
Does UNH require the SAT or ACT?
University of New Haven considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UNH?
The middle 50% of University of New Haven enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1265 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UNH?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,296 of 10,872).
Is UNH getting harder to get into?
University of New Haven accepted 60% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of New Haven overview