University of New Haven

Name

University of New Haven

Legal name

University of New Haven

Website

https://newhaven.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA), Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Online education programs
• Applied research centers
• Experiential learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

West Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees from undergraduate and graduate programs, including online and on-campus offerings. Financial aid and scholarships are offered to support student enrollment.
2. Social Development Bank Financing Partnership: Saudi students can apply for Social Development Bank financing to study at the university's Riyadh campus, expanding access to education financing for international students in Saudi Arabia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of New Haven is a private university that delivers higher education services across nearly 150 programs of study through five colleges and schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, Pompea College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Tagliatela College of Engineering, and the School of Health Sciences. It offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, online, and micro-credential programs with a focus on experiential learning, applied research, and industry-driven curriculum. It also operates applied research centers (Elevation Center, Center for Innovation and Applied Technology) and is expanding internationally with a new branch campus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia opening Fall 2026.

Product overview

The University of New Haven is a comprehensive private university offering nearly 150 programs of study across five academic colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, Pompea College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Tagliatela College of Engineering, and School of Health Sciences. The university provides undergraduate, graduate, online, and micro-credential programs with a focus on experiential learning. Recent expansion includes a new international branch campus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (opening Fall 2026), which will offer business and digital innovation programs aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. The university also operates specialized research centers including the Elevation Center for applied industry research and the Supply Chain Resiliency Hub in partnership with i5 Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Charger Nation: Athletics teams and mascot branding for University of New Haven (New Haven Chargers)
• A Bold Path Forward: 2026 Strategic Plan

Products and services

• College of Arts and Sciences
• Pompea College of Business
• Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
• Tagliatela College of Engineering
• School of Health Sciences
• M.S. in Sport Management
• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity with AI for Cybersecurity Concentration

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates excel in careers with program ranked #1 globally for graduate employment outcomes by SportBusiness
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Yale Prison Education Initiative at Dwight HallminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Collaboration with Yale Prison Education Initiative at Dwight Hall to award associate degrees to 11 graduates at Danbury Federal Correctional Institution in Connecticut. First graduation for the only college degree program operating in a federal women's prison in the United States. Program provides Yale credit-bearing classes equivalent to on-campus courses, aiming to serve as replicable model for other women's prisons.
• Social Development BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 June 2026Social Development Bank (SDB), one of Saudi Arabia's leading development finance institutions, now offers education financing for students studying at University of New Haven – Riyadh. University degree programs were added to SDB's education financing portal, opening Saudi education financing to industry-driven, U.S.-accredited degrees delivered in the Kingdom. SDB provides financing and non-financial services to individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and SMEs supporting economic empowerment and Saudi Vision 2030 goals.
• The Lighting QuotientcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026Master research agreement with The Lighting Quotient, a West Haven-based manufacturer of advanced lighting systems, established through the university's Elevation Center. Collaboration focuses on applied research in lighting design, optical engineering, and product development. The partnership provides students with hands-on experience in engineering and materials science while enabling the manufacturer to access faculty expertise and student talent for innovation projects. The Lighting Quotient has historically hired engineering and business talent from the university.
• i5 ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026Partnership with i5 Services to launch Supply Chain Resiliency Hub integrating the CONNEX Marketplace online platform with the university's academic expertise and student involvement. The three-year MOU aims to help US manufacturers improve supplier identification, risk management, and supply network building. The partnership creates internship, applied research, and practical project opportunities for students while generating commissions on manufacturer referrals and consulting revenue through the hub.
• TravelerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Lead industry partner for the State of Connecticut-supported AI for Cybersecurity concentration within the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program. Travelers serves as lead industry partner co-designing curriculum modules and hosting work-based learning experiences. Initiative aims to address Connecticut's growing workforce demand for AI-enabled cyber professionals, particularly in insurance and financial services, through the Connecticut AI Alliance.
• Eastern Metal WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026Master research agreement with Eastern Metal Works, a Milford, Connecticut-based precision metal fabrication company, through The Elevation Center. Partnership focuses on applied research initiatives including AI-assisted bid opportunity scoring and real-time operational reporting tools. Collaboration aims to support workforce development and provide students with experiential learning opportunities while helping the manufacturing company improve its operations.
• Capewell Aerial SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Master research agreement with Capewell Aerial Systems, a South Windsor, Connecticut-based aerospace manufacturer, providing students with hands-on engineering projects and internships focused on aviation safety and advanced manufacturing. Collaboration led through the university's Center for Innovation and Applied Technology creates structured semester projects and summer internships connecting students to real-world engineering challenges in aerial delivery and emergency egress systems. Partnership aims to strengthen the aerospace talent pipeline while reinforcing Connecticut's leadership in aerospace sectors.
• C3 Medical Device ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Master research agreement with C3 Medical Device Consulting, a Connecticut-based product development firm specializing in medical device innovation. Collaboration coordinated through the university's Center for Innovation and Applied Technology supports technology-driven projects while offering students experiential learning opportunities in the medical technology sector. C3 gains access to university talent and research insight while students engage with technical, regulatory, and design challenges defining the medical device industry.
• Saudi Ministry of InvestmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Strategic collaboration announced at World Football Summit 2025 in Riyadh to build human capital for Saudi Arabia's growing sports sector. University has already delivered pilot Sports Event Security courses on behalf of the Ministry of Sport and is expanding lifelong learning offerings through professional training and executive education. The partnership supports Saudi Vision 2030 initiative and includes plans for flagship undergraduate Sport Management degree program at the Riyadh campus.
• Microboard and PTA PlasticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Partnership with Microboard and PTA Plastics, two innovative Connecticut manufacturers, to create a new engineering and technology scholarship. Initiative part of broader efforts to strengthen Connecticut's manufacturing sector and foster industry-academic collaboration.
• Connecticut AI Alliance (CAIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2025University played key role in establishing the Connecticut AI Alliance, a coalition of 16 academic institutions, industry, and public service partners aimed at positioning Connecticut as a hub for AI innovation. Alliance focuses on research, workforce training, business growth, infrastructure, and community engagement to foster AI development in the state.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Quinnipiac University: Private comprehensive university in Hamden, Connecticut with multiple colleges (Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine) of comparable scale to UNH. Closest geographic and structural peer for a Connecticut-based private multi-college university.
• Sacred Heart University: Fairfield, Connecticut-based private comprehensive university of similar scale and program mix (business, engineering, health sciences). Notably has invested heavily in online programs and is a useful comparable for UNH's online and international expansion strategy.
• Fairfield University: Jesuit private university in Fairfield, Connecticut with comparable college structure including Dolan College of Business and School of Engineering. Direct Connecticut private competitor for students and faculty.
• University of Hartford: Private university in West Hartford, Connecticut offering colleges of business, engineering, and arts and sciences. Comparable scope, similar regional student base, and competing for the same Connecticut talent pool.
• Hofstra University: Private university on Long Island, New York with multiple schools including business, engineering, and health sciences. Comparable private Northeast comprehensive university of similar scale.
• Adelphi University: Private university on Long Island, New York offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges. Comparable in size, scope, and Northeast private positioning; has also invested in online program expansion.
• Seton Hall University: Catholic private university in South Orange, New Jersey with comparable college structure (business, engineering, health sciences, law). Comparable scale and similar Northeast private comprehensive profile.
• Bentley University: Private business- and engineering-focused university in Waltham, Massachusetts. Closest peer for the business/engineering emphasis within UNH's Pompea College of Business and Tagliatela College of Engineering.
• Bryant University: Private business-focused university in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Comparable as a smaller, business-specialized Northeast private institution with applied learning orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Arizona State University: Large public research university and the dominant U.S. player in online program expansion and global partnerships. Represents the scaled incumbent against which UNH's online and international expansion strategy will compete for students and brand.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/unewhaven
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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