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University of New Haven — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · West Haven, CT · 4,841 students

The verdict

University of New Haven charges a net price of $34,192/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $136,768. Graduates earn a median $60,126 ten years after entry, $11,766/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 11.6 years — a 20-year net return of $98,552, a slow but positive payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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University of New Haven's 11.6-year payback ranks #853 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 33% of them, and #20 of 36 in Connecticut.

Better ROI than 33% of US colleges#853 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$34,192
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$60,126
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
11.6 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
60%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
University of New Haven: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$34,192/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$136,768our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$60,126Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$11,766/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$27,000Scorecard, 2026
Payback11.6 yrsour math
20-year net return$98,552our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on University of New Haven's own numbers. Net price $34,192 × 4 years = $136,768 total. Median earnings $60,126 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $11,766 a year of premium. $136,768 ÷ $11,766 = 11.6 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $98,552. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do University of New Haven students graduate with?

A median $27,000 in federal loans among completers, or 45% of the $60,126 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of University of New Haven students graduate?

63% finish their degree — 37% leave carrying the cost without the credential. Spread the $136,768 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $217,092 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is University of New Haven expensive compared with other Connecticut colleges?

Its $34,192 net price runs $8,141 above the $26,052 median across the 36 Connecticut colleges we profile, or $32,562 more across the full degree.

University of New Haven: frequently asked questions

Is University of New Haven worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. University of New Haven charges $34,192/yr after aid ($136,768 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $60,126 ten years out — $11,766/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 11.6 years and returns $98,552 net over 20 years, a slow but positive payback.
How long does a University of New Haven degree take to pay off?
About 11.6 years. We divide the $136,768 four-year net cost by the $11,766/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does University of New Haven cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $34,192/yr — about $136,768 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does University of New Haven compare to other Connecticut colleges?
It ranks #20 of 36 Connecticut colleges we track by payback. Its $60,126 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $34,192 net price is above the national median of $16,902.