The University of New Haven is a private university in West Haven, Connecticut. It was founded in 1920 as the New Haven YMCA Junior College and became a university in 1970. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including business, engineering, criminal justice, and the arts and sciences. The university is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the Tagliatela College of Engineering and the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science. The university has a strong commitment to experiential learning and is known for its hands-on approach to education.