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University of New Haven

300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00139700
  • President: Steven H Kaplan
  • Fax: (203) 931-6093
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 5,949
  • College Alias: UNH

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History

The University of New Haven was founded in 1920 at New Haven, Connecticut and was originally located on Yale's campus. In 1960 the school moved to it West Haven location. UNH is a private university, and is considered a top tier liberal arts college. The school services over 6,400 undergraduates and graduates, and provides hands on learning opportunities for more than 75 majors.

 

Academics

The University of New Haven has over 100 undergraduate, and 25 graduate programs that it offers. The school provides students with a high quality education and strong learning environment to ensure that students are given every opportunity to succeed.

 

Programs offered include:

 

Admissions and Financial Aid

Requirements for admissions to the University of New Haven will vary based on various factors. Interested students should contact an admissions officer and discuss what is necessary to attend UNH. Students interested in financial aid should contact UNH to discuss tuition, scholarship, grant and loan options available and how to determine eligibility.

 

Athletics

The New Haven Chargers compete in a variety of sports as a NCAA Division II school.

 

Sports programs:

  • Baseball/Softball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Lacrosse
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Track & Field
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
 

Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

  • ROTC

    • - Army

    - Air Force

Website:

www.newhaven.edu

Mission Statement

The University of New Haven is a student-centered comprehensive university with an emphasis on excellence in liberal arts and professional education. Our mission is to prepare our students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society by providing the highest-quality education through experiential, collaborative, and discovery-based learning.
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Accreditation

  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact University of New Haven directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Architecture

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorMore Actions
Interior Architecture Degree--11--
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Bioinformatics Degree-----
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Biology Degree--36--
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Cell Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other Degree---22-
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Ecology Degree--49-
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Degree--4--
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting Degree5-25--
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Business Administration Degree2-57210-
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Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree-2---
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Finance Degree1-6--
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Hospitality Administration and Management Degree--2--
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Hotel Administration Degree--2--
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Human Resources Degree20----
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International Finance Degree1----
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Labor and Industrial Relations Degree---17-
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Marketing Degree--7--
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Marketing Research Degree1----
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Operations Management Degree-----
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Taxation Degree1--9-
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Communications and Journalism

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Communications Degree--17--
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer Degree1--19-
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Computer and Information Sciences, Other Degree-----
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Computer Programming, Other Degree4----
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Computer Science Degree-1---
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Information Science Studies Degree--2--
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Education

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Education Degree---188-
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Education Administration Degree---13-
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Engineering

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Biomedical and Medical Engineering Degree1----
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Chemical Engineering Degree--6--
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Civil Engineering Degree--8--
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Computer Engineering Degree--4--
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Electrical Engineering Degree--1126-
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Engineering Degree--1--
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Engineering, Other Degree2----
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Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering Degree---15-
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Industrial Engineering Degree---9-
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Mechanical Engineering Degree--2110-
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Engineering Technology

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Engineering and Industrial Management Degree---5-
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Occupational Safety and Health Technology Degree2-12-
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature Degree--9--
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Dental Hygiene Degree-2820--
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Dietetics Degree--244-
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Degree-----
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Health Care Administration Degree4--44-
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History

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History Degree--3--
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Global Studies Degree--2--
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Sustainability Studies Degree-----
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Legal Professions and Studies

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Legal Studies Degree--8--
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Paralegal Degree7----
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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General Studies Degree-----
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Liberal Arts Degree--3--
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Applied Mathematics Degree--1--
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Mathematics Degree--3--
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Natural Resources and Conservation

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Environmental Studies Degree2----
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry Degree--17--
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Psychology

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Community Psychology Degree2--17-
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Forensic Psychology Degree1----
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degree---56-
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Psychology Degree--16--
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Psychology, Other Degree3----
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Public Administration Degree6--22-
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Public Administration and Social Service, Other Degree17----
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Recreation and Fitness Studies

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Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree1--23-
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Science Technology

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Biology Technician, Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Degree--2--
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Security and Protective Services

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Corrections, Other Degree15----
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Criminal Justice Degree---23-
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Fire Protection and Safety Technology Degree33563-
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Fire Protection, Other Degree3-4--
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Forensic Science Degree13-5642-
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Law Enforcement Administration Degree--163--
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Police Science Degree134---
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Security and Loss Prevention Services Degree3--32-
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Security and Protective Services, Other Degree4----
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Social Sciences

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International Relations and Affairs Degree-----
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Political Science Degree--2--
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Political Science and Government, Other Degree-----
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Commercial and Advertising Art Degree--16--
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Fine Studio Arts Degree--2--
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Music Degree--4--
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Music Management and Merchandising Degree--27--
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Music, Other Degree--25--
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Theatre and Theatre Arts Management Degree-----
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates University of New Haven accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into University of New Haven.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.newhaven.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The University of New Haven admissions office phone number is (203) 932-7319. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.newhaven.edu

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,9346,24711,181
Number Granted Admission (%)3,119 (63%)4,010 (64%)7,129 (64%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)576 (18%)720 (18%)1,296 (18%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,19892%
ACT ® Exam29122%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading480570
SAT ® Math490580
SAT ® Writing470570

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2026
ACT ® English2025
ACT ® Math2025

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,949

    • - Undergraduate: 4,203

    - Graduate: 1,746

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 2,815

    - Female: 2,955

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.0 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,992

    - Female: 2,021

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.0 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 823

    - Female: 934

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.9 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 4,540

    - Part-Time: 1,230

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 3,540

    - Part-Time: 473

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 1,000

    - Part-Time: 757

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien67611%
American Indian190.3%
Black4618%
Asian1192%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic3255%
White2,60744%
Unknown1,74229%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 181432%
Ages 18-191,99235%
Ages 20-211,13020%
Ages 22-2497617%
Ages 25-2964511%
Ages 30-342745%
Ages 35-391763%
Ages 40-493035%
Ages 50-651182%
Age Over 6520.03%
Age Unknown110.2%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 75%
  • Part-Time Students: 47%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students52%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male49%
Female56%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian-
Black43%
Asian54%
Hispanic45%
White56%
Unknown32%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less39%
5 Years47%
6 Years49%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending University of New Haven, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://https:

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$27,926$25,574$25,577
$0 - $30,000$22,216$19,353$19,896
$30,000 - $48,000$23,280$20,586$19,718
$48,001 - $75,000$26,093$23,591$19,764
$75,001 - $110,000$29,025$27,025$26,692
More Than $110,000$30,857$29,894$29,271

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$31,750$30,750$29,470
In-State Tuition and Fees$31,750$30,750$29,470
Out of State Tuition and Fees$31,750$30,750$29,470
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$13,130$12,778$12,204
Other Expenses$1,400$1,400$1,340
Off Campus
Room and Board$13,000$11,000$1,500
Other Expenses$4,500$3,000$2,800
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,500$3,000$4,300

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$47,280$45,928$44,014
In-State$47,280$45,928$44,014
Out of State$47,280$45,928$44,014
Off Campus
In-District$50,250$45,750$34,770
In-State$50,250$45,750$34,770
Out of State$50,250$45,750$34,770
Off Campus with Family
In-District$37,250$36,250$34,770
In-State$37,250$36,250$34,770
Out of State$37,250$36,250$34,770

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The University of New Haven financial aid office phone number is (203) 932-7315. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid97797%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid97697%$17,191
All Federal Grants28428%$4,749
Pell Grants28428%$4,202
Other Federal Grants20821%$748
State/Local Grants & Scholarships11411%$3,767
Institutional Grants & Scholarships97697%$15,369
All Student Loans82982%$10,322
Federal Student Loans82382%$6,091
Other Student Loans21922%$16,181

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)2.7%3.7%3.0%
Number in Default394227
Number in Repayment1,3991,119894

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 2,684
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $8,240

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: $4,960
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 21

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Drug Related-2-
Liquor Related--3
On Campus
Drug Related296
Liquor Related379
Residence Hall
Drug Related156
Liquor Related359

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Robbery--2
On Campus
Forcible Rape532
Robbery12-
Burglary3915
Vehicle Theft112
Arson--2
Nearby Public Area
Robbery1--
Aggravated Assault--1
Vehicle Theft--2
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape532
Burglary-410
Arson--1

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Football Conference: Northeast 10 Conference
  • College Basketball Conference: Northeast 10 Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Northeast 10 Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Northeast 10 Conference

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$2,339,029$1,239,799$1,099,230
Ratio (%)100%53%47%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes419246173
Unduplicated Athletes327203124
Baseball3030-
Basketball261313
All Track Combined1527874
Football8888-
Lacrosse17-17
Soccer492425
Softball22-22
Tennis10-10
Volleyball251312

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$72,914$53,710
Assistant Coaches-$14,500$5,923

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches462719
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Football1212-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1111-
Lacrosse3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,019626393
Faculty Status582222360
Tenured Faculty113113-
Graduate Assistants82-82
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service570210360
Primarily Instruction569209360
Primarily Research11-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial142142-
Other Professionals1131076
Technical and/or Paraprofessional19416727
Clerical And Secretarial978413
Service and/or Maintenance887414

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$81,254 (209)$86,152 (141)$71,098 (68)
Professor$112,919 (55)$112,771 (49)$114,131 (6)
Associate Professor$89,223 (49)$94,102 (33)$79,160 (16)
Assistant Professor$68,272 (48)$65,833 (23)$70,516 (25)
Lecturer$54,782 (57)$55,617 (36)$53,352 (21)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$81,254 (209)$86,152 (141)$71,098 (68)
Professor$112,919 (55)$112,771 (49)$114,131 (6)
Associate Professor$89,223 (49)$94,102 (33)$79,160 (16)
Assistant Professor$68,272 (48)$65,833 (23)$70,516 (25)
Lecturer$54,782 (57)$55,617 (36)$53,352 (21)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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