UNH Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UNH is 91.2%.  Its admission rate is the 20th lowest in Connecticut.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UNH and can you get accepted?

University of New Haven is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 10,218 out of the 11,199 who applied were admitted.

University of New Haven typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into UNH?

91% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of New Haven you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.47 or better
• Earn B+ grades in high school
• Score 1180 on the SAT
• Graduate in the top half of your high school class

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into University of New Haven?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into UNH are to have around a 3.47 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.47 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UNH accepts 91% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at UNH is 3.47 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #9 in Connecticut for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since UNH is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of New Haven. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of New Haven?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at UNH is 1180 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1090-1270. Students who get into University of New Haven score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers..  UNH ranks #10 in the state of Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1180 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. UNH regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1090, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1000, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of New Haven is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1180, you have around a 91% chance of being admitted. A 1270 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 95% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

High School Class Rank

76% of University of New Haven freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top quarter.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of New Haven is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of New Haven and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted