University of New Haven: what international applicants need

What are University of New Haven's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of New Haven has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on December 1, 2026, Early Action on December 15, 2026, Early Action II on February 15, 2027, and Regular Decision on July 26, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of New Haven's acceptance rate?

60.4% for students who started in fall 2024: University of New Haven admitted 13,142 of its 21,765 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of New Haven require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. University of New Haven requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 26, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for University of New Haven?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 520–620 in Math and 540–645 in Reading and Writing (26% of them sent SAT scores).

• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of New Haven's application fee for international students?

University of New Haven's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does University of New Haven accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. University of New Haven accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does University of New Haven accept?

University of New Haven doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of New Haven require?

University of New Haven doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of New Haven require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. University of New Haven requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does University of New Haven have?

181 of University of New Haven's 4,903 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.7%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of New Haven cost for international students?

University of New Haven's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $47,332, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $19,808. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $70,634 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source