University of New Haven

University of New Haven
Former names
New Haven YMCA Junior College (1920–1926)
New Haven College (1926–1970)
TypePrivate university
Established1920
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$94 million
PresidentJens Frederiksen
Academic staff
522
Administrative staff
510
Students7,513[1]
Undergraduates5,023[2]
Postgraduates2,490[2]
Location,
United States

41°17′31″N 72°57′44″W / 41.2919°N 72.9622°W / 41.2919; -72.9622
CampusSuburban
Colors    Blue and gold
NicknameChargers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IINE-10
MascotCharlie the Charger
Websitewww.newhaven.edu

The University of New Haven (UNH) is a private university in West Haven, Connecticut. Between its main campus in West Haven and its graduate school campus in Orange, Connecticut, the university grounds cover about 122 acres of land. The university also operates a satellite campus in Prato, Italy. The university is a member of the Northeast-10 Conference and its mascot is a charger, a medieval war horse.

  1. ^ "Fast Facts". Newhaven.edu. March 7, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Fast Facts". Newhaven.edu. March 7, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2023.