The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It's a diverse and vibrant community of more than 6,800 students with campuses around the country and around the world.
Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.
At the University of New Haven, the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic, guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success. As leaders in their fields, faculty provide the inspiration and recognition needed for students to fulfill their potential and succeed at whatever they choose to do.
About
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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Monique Bolt
Director of Events
Director of Events
Address
Bayer Hall
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
Phone
203-932-7476
Email
mbolt@newhaven.edu
Experience College Life
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Shuttle bus running to popular locations.
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
The University of New Haven has an Early Decision and Early Action admissions policy; we begin to review applications on September 1st and continue until programs are filled. The university offers one binding and three non-binding admission programs for fall admission. To be considered for certain programs applicants must follow the established timelines and important dates. Early Decision Applications are due by December 1, Early Action applications are due by December 15, Early Action II applications are due by February 15, Regular Decision applications are due after December 15 with a priority deadline of March 1, and Spring Admission Applications are due no later than January 15.
Students may apply using the Common Application. To be considered for admission, candidates must complete the application and submit it along with a non-refundable $50 application fee. An application is considered complete once we receive the application, personal essay (250-600 words), transcript(s), standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), and one letter of recommendation (from an academic source).
Visiting Campus
We encourage all prospective students and their families to visit us and see what the University of New Haven has to offer. The university offers a variety of campus visits for students and their families to choose from seven days a week! Visits include daily information sessions and tours, Open Houses, major-specific Enhanced Visits, Accepted Student Days and much more! To view our campus visit calendar and register for an event, visit our website www.newhaven.edu/visit
For further information about the University of New Haven and to schedule a campus visit or personal interview, students may contact:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Phone: 203-932-7319
Fax: 203-931-6093
E-mail: admissions@newhaven.edu
Visit our website: www.newhaven.edu
Overview
Applicants: 10,426
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average HS GPA: 3.44
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 600
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Decision — December 1
Early Action — December 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
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Academic Programs
The University of New Haven mixes traditional degrees along with many unique programs across five academic colleges. The university also offers more than 60 graduate programs and certificates.
Majors and Degrees Offered
College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences offers traditional majors such as Art, Biology, Communication, English, History, Mathematics, Psychology, and Political Science as well as unique majors in the areas of Dental Hygiene, Environmental Science, Genetics & Biotechnology, Forensic Psychology, Health Sciences, Global Studies, Graphic Design, Digital Art and Design, Interior Design, Design–Pre-Architecture, Legal Studies, Marine Biology, Marine Affairs, Music, Music Industry, Music & Sound Recording, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Theater Arts. The university also offers minors in languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
College of Business
The College of Business offers degrees in Business Management, Accounting, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Sport Management, Health Sciences, and Hospitality and Tourism Management with concentrations in Hotel & Resort Management, Foodservice Management, and Event & Tourism Management. The College offers students an accelerated degree program making it possible to complete a three-year bachelor's degree and the option to tack on a one-year master's degree.
Tagliatela College of Engineering
The Tagliatela College of Engineering offers degrees in Chemistry, General Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity and Networks.
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
The Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences offers degrees in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Fire Science, Paramedicine and National Security. The university offers separate Criminal Justice concentrations in Investigative Services, Crime Analysis, Police Science, Correctional Rehabilitation and Supervision, Crime Victim Services, and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences also contains two distinct degrees in the area of Fire Science Arson Investigation and Fire Science Administration.
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
The Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts is located in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Lyme College offers four BFA degrees in Drawing, Illustration, Painting, and Sculpture, plus a minor in Art History.
Accreditations and Recognitions
Many of our academic programs have earned further distinction through high-level private accrediting bodies in the respective fields:
- AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredits six of our undergraduate business degree programs: Accounting, Business Management, Finance, International Business, Marketing, and Sport Management.
- FEPAC (Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission) accredits our Forensic Science program.
- ABA (American Bar Association) approves our undergraduate degree in Legal Studies, one of only a few such programs at the undergraduate level in the entire country.
- ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology) accredits six of our undergraduate academic degree programs in the Tagliatela College of Engineering: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
- ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredits our very popular undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, leading many of our students to become Registered Dietitians (R.D.). The university also has a dietetic internship program designed to fulfil ACEND-required competencies.
- ACS (American Chemical Society) accredits our Chemistry program. FEPAC (Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission) accredits our nationally renowned Forensic Science program. Only a select number of programs have earned this level of distinction through the American Academy of Forensic Science (A.A.F.S.).
- ADA (American Dental Association) accredits our Dental Hygiene program.
- NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) accredits our BFA programs in Drawing, Painting, Illustration, and Sculpture at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts as well as the University's BA program in Art and BFA programs in graphic design, digital art and design, and interior design.
Marvin K. Peterson Library
The Marvin K. Peterson Library offers over 240,000 volumes, 1,400 print journal and newspaper subscriptions, and electronic access to over 19,000 full-text journal and newspaper titles, approximately 550,000 pieces of microfiche, 12,000 volumes of microfilm, e-books, 33,000 e-journals and 162,000 paper U.S. Government documents. Students have 24/7 access to popular research databases, and can take a break from their studies in the library's lounge area and coffee shop.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
16:1
Total Faculty
662
with Terminal Degree
397
421
Men
241
Women
139
Minority
37
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
54%
Graduate in 5 years
63%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Genome Sciences/Genomics.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Statistics.
Finance, General.
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
International Finance.
International Marketing.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Industrial Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.
Fire Protection, Other.
Forensic Science and Technology.
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Sustainability Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Natural Resources Management and Policy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
International Economics.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Graphic Design.
Illustration.
Interior Design.
Music Management.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management.
Students Say
The University of New Haven is a comprehensive school that offers its 5,000 undergraduates access to an experiential education achieved via 57 majors, generous financial aid, numerous satellite campuses, and more than 500 study abroad programs worldwide. The resources available to students are comprehensive, keeping the school “full of academic, social, and professional opportunity,” and the relatively small population “allows the professors to get to know you and gives multiple opportunities for research and other advancements.” The forensics and criminal justice programs are among the top of their kind in the nation, and the specificity of all of the programs “fully prepares students for the practicalities of their professions.” “So much extra help” is provided by the professors and tutoring center, and the faculty and staff are “fair and [will] work with you in whatever way possible.” It is also “quite easy to form study groups,” and peers tend to be “very open-minded in online discussions.”
The “down to earth” professors “are amazing and want to help in any way they can,” and “most of them are accessible outside of the classroom either by their office hours or by appointment.” They are “open to feedback from students” and work to create a suitable learning environment tailored to each student, truly believing that “their main purpose is to help us be ready for our future and to prepare us to become leaders.” Teachers here are both very knowledgeable in the textbook material as well as the real world applications, and “take material from the classroom and show how to use after college.” Hands-on learning is a requirement, students must either have an internship, study abroad, or complete independent study to gain experience in their fields in order to graduate.
The “down to earth” professors “are amazing and want to help in any way they can,” and “most of them are accessible outside of the classroom either by their office hours or by appointment.” They are “open to feedback from students” and work to create a suitable learning environment tailored to each student, truly believing that “their main purpose is to help us be ready for our future and to prepare us to become leaders.” Teachers here are both very knowledgeable in the textbook material as well as the real world applications, and “take material from the classroom and show how to use after college.” Hands-on learning is a requirement, students must either have an internship, study abroad, or complete independent study to gain experience in their fields in order to graduate.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Princess Ameera al-Taweel
International Humanitarian
Dean Lombardi
Former NHL Executive, Los Angeles Kings
Steve Bedrosian
Former MLB Player, Winner of 1987 National League Cy Young Award
Academic Rating
77/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
54%
Graduate in 5 years
63%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Cost for the 2018-2019 Academic year is: Tuition & Fees –$39,270 and Room & Board –$16,520.
Financial Aid
Students are automatically considered for merit-based academic scholarships by simply applying for full-time admission to the University of New Haven. Merit-based scholarships range from $10,000 to $24,000 per academic year for students who qualify.
To file for need-based aid, students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online at http://fafsa.gov. The priority deadline to file FAFSA is March 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$22,066
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$20,685
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,228
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
80%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$48,673
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$39,000
Required Fees
$1,440
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,514
On-Campus Room and Board
$16,360
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
84/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
The Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) oversees all aspects of undergraduate life, organizing campus social and cultural activities, supporting the student-run radio station and student-produced publications, and overseeing the budget for all undergraduate organizations. There are more than 170 campus clubs and organizations, including chapters of several professional societies, religious groups, social clubs, student councils, cultural clubs, and national fraternities and sororities.
Study Abroad
The University of New Haven opened its satellite campus in Prato, Italy (Tuscany Region) in the fall of 2012. The course offerings at the Tuscany campus change from semester to semester. Students can take a total of 15 credits (5 courses) during the semester including one mandatory Italian language course. Each semester the university sends full-time faculty to teach courses alongside Italian faculty. Students can study abroad at our Prato, Italy campus as early as first-semester freshman year. The University of New Haven is also a leading provider of study abroad education, offering students over 300 options worldwide. We also offer an intensive study abroad program which offers 2-week abroad sessions with a University of New Haven faculty member during intersession for six credits at a number of locations such as London, Dubai, Rome and more.
Athletics
As a member of the Northeast 10 Conference, the University of New Haven competes in 17 Division II varsity sports (7 men's and 10 women's) baseball, basketball, cross-country, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball. The university also has a number of club sports, which compete at the intercollegiate level including: baseball, cheerleading, equestrian, field hockey, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse (men's), rugby (men's and women's), soccer (men's), tennis, volleyball (men's) and wrestling. The 58,000-square-foot David A. Beckerman Recreation Center adds another dimension to athletic opportunities at the University of New Haven. It features a fitness center with aerobic equipment, weights, and televisions; multi-purpose rooms for yoga, aerobics, Pilates, spinning, and other wellness activities; two basketball/volleyball courts; a multi-sport court for in-line skating, floor hockey, indoor soccer, and other activities; an elevated indoor running track; and lounge areas including a juice bar/café.
Residential Life
The university has 13 on-campus and six off-campus housing options which offer a variety for students to choose from ranging from a traditional residence hall to apartment-style housing with suites of two or more bedrooms. In 2005, the university started a Living Learning Community (LLC) program where students enhance their overall living experience by combining academic and personal interests through field trips, guest lectures, unique and individualized academic support, and service-learning projects. A number of LLCs are offered each year. Some popular examples include Forensic Science, Engineering, Marine Biology, Honors, and ROTC.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
5,092
Foreign Countries Represented
32
Demographics
3.29%
Asian
11.90%
Black
12.34%
Hispanic
62.25%
Caucasian
4.74%
Unknown
4.32%
International
54% female
46% male
55% are out of state
94% are full time
6% are part time
Students Say
The “huge melting pot” of UNH has “a refreshingly diverse campus” in all senses of the term; there is “a nice blend of ethnicities, majors, places of origin, sexualities, gender identities, [and] extracurricular interests.” Due to the location there are “a lot of military veterans,” and everyone is “friendly and has a positive and welcoming attitude” toward everyone else, making the school “such a welcoming environment.” Students here “know what it is they want and they are going for it,” and overall most “care about the quality of their education and want to participate in extracurriculars.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
The University of New Haven is located in suburban West Haven, Connecticut. The campus is conveniently situated 75 miles from New York City and 135 miles from Boston. Only minutes away from the beautiful beaches along Long Island Sound, the university offers a shuttle to downtown New Haven and other local areas including two nearby train stations.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Over $200 million has been invested in facilities and academic programs at the University in just the past few years. Some of these include a freshman residence hall (Westside Hall) and new student dining area (Food on Demand), the 58,000 square-foot David A. Beckerman Recreation Center, the $48-million Celentano Residence Hall with apartment-style housing for upperclassmen, Ralph A. DellaCamera Stadium featuring our Blue & Gold turf field, and a STEM-based magnet high school on the University's campus. Standout academic facilities feature the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, National Crime Scene Training & Technology Center, Cyber Forensics Research and Education Lab, Laurel Vlock Center for Convergent Media, Samuel Bergami Learning Center for Finance & Technology, TV and Film Production Studio, Digital and Analog Recording Studios, MIDI and Sound Synthesis Lab, Engineering Makerspace, Dental Center, and Hazel Nut Café (student-run coffee shop), Up-and-coming additions to campus include the Center for Marine Sciences right on the water in the greater New Haven area, a college village within walking distance to campus adding new commercial and residential properties, and a new academic building featuring state-of-the-art facilities for hands-on learning. Lyme Academy College, our fine arts campus, boasts 10 large studio spaces and dedicated studios for seniors.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
53%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
84/99
First-Year Students living on campus
80%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
There are “so many” clubs on campus, and students participate in a range of activities, from “Music with a Mission to Greek life to ROTC, and everyone gets involved with competitive sports through the rec center. There “is always at least one or two activities happening on any given day,” and “every student is involved in some way on the campus” and loves being there. At the New Haven campus, there’s a shuttle bus “that goes everywhere, such as Walmart, Target, Starbucks, the mall, city of New Haven,” and “everything a student could need is on Boston Post Road.” Students avail themselves of the numerous study rooms to work or hang out, and during the spring and fall the grounds are “much more alive with people hanging out in the quads.” The “very convenient” campus is small and everything is in walking distance. The marching band is “a very large part of campus life”; UNH is also a decently close distance from Boston and NYC so that “if you did want to spend a weekend in the city, you could.”
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Linda Copney-Okeke
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
140
Number of Honor Societies
7
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
5
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Chargers)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Chargers)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Yale University
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Yale University
Sustainability
75/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
