The University of New Haven is a private university in West Haven, Connecticut, founded in 1920. The university is nationally recognized for its Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, one of the most respected programs of its kind in the United States. It also offers strong programs in engineering, business, the arts, and the sciences. Located minutes from downtown New Haven and Long Island Sound, the university operates a residential campus community with over 6,000 students.