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- School Code: 139700
- Phone: (800) 243-3544
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
82.99%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,978Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Illustration Degree
The illustration program at University of New Haven prepares students for careers in print and web publication, entertainment arts, and various graphic and design art. The program focuses on using artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretation of the concepts of authors and designers. Program courses include: book illustration, fashion illustration, map illustration, rendering, exhibit preparation, textual layout, cartooning, and the use of various artistic techniques. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer illustration degrees.
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University of New Haven (UNH)
32 Field Rd, Somers, CT
History
The University of New Haven was founded in 1920 at New Haven, Connecticut and was originally located on Yale's campus. In 1960 the school moved to it West Haven location. UNH is a private university, and is considered a top tier liberal arts college. The school services over 6,400 undergraduates and graduates, and provides hands on learning opportunities for more than 75 majors.
Academics
The University of New Haven has over 100 undergraduate, and 25 graduate programs that it offers. The school provides students with a high quality education and strong learning environment to ensure that students are given every opportunity to succeed.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Requirements for admissions to the University of New Haven will vary based on various factors. Interested students should contact an admissions officer and discuss what is necessary to attend UNH. Students interested in financial aid should contact UNH to discuss tuition, scholarship, grant and loan options available and how to determine eligibility.
Athletics
The New Haven Chargers compete in a variety of sports as a NCAA Division II school.
Sports programs:
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Football
- Soccer
- Track & Field
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Students Enrolled in the Illustration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UNH offers a bachelor's degree program in illustration.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
White | 7 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Illustration program at UNH, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Description
All artists and related workers not listed separately.
Set and Exhibit Designers
Description
Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, set and exhibit designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024
Designers, All Other
Description
All designers not listed separately.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates University of New Haven accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, University of New Haven may offer services including:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of New Haven is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northeast 10 Conference)
- Basketball (Northeast 10 Conference)
- Track and Field (Northeast 10 Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Northeast 10 Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball