University of New Haven

University of New Haven

Former names	New Haven YMCA Junior College (1920–1926) New Haven College (1926–1970)
Type	Private university
Established	1920
Academic affiliations	Space-grant
Endowment	$94 million
President	Jens Frederiksen
Academic staff	522
Administrative staff	510
Students	7,513[1]
Undergraduates	5,023[2]
Postgraduates	2,490[2]
Location	West Haven, Connecticut , United States 41°17′31″N 72°57′44″W / 41.2919°N 72.9622°W / 41.2919; -72.9622
Campus	Suburban
Colors	Blue and gold
Nickname	Chargers
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division II – NE-10
Mascot	Charlie the Charger
Website	www.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.