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Southern Connecticut State University

Also known as: SCSU

📍 New Haven, Connecticut🏛️ Urban Setting👥 6,295 Undergrads🔗 www.southernct.edu

Overview

Southern Connecticut State University is an medium public research university in New Haven, Connecticut. It enrolls about 6,295 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 91%. Graduates earn a median of $55,043 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

91%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

—

Net Price

$20,857

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

50%

Retention

78%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$55,043

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

SAT Average

—

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Neither required nor recommended

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200Not reported800

Math

200Not reported800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,438

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$27,378

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$29,673

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$20,857

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$17,736
$30,001 – $48,000	$18,729
$48,001 – $75,000	$19,437
$75,001 – $110,000	$22,532
$110,001 +	$27,809

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

52.2%

Academics & Programs

Southern Connecticut State University offers programs across 21 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

21.8%

Business, Management & Marketing

13.2%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

8.9%

Psychology

8.8%

Education

7.5%

Social Sciences

5.8%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

4.7%

Communication & Journalism

4.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

50%

On-Time (4yr)

31%

Retention (FT)

78%

% Earning >$25K

78%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$45,422

8 years

$51,736

10 years

$55,043

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

72.1%

White

56.1%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

42.1%

Black or African American

20.4%

Asian

4.0%

Hispanic / Latino

25.9%

Two or more races

4.3%

International

0.8%

Gender

Women

60.0%

Men

40.0%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Connecticut State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 91%.

How much does Southern Connecticut State University cost?

In-state tuition is $13,438, and out-of-state is $27,378. Average net price after financial aid is $20,857.

What is Southern Connecticut State University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Liberal Arts & General Studies.

What's the graduation rate at Southern Connecticut State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 50%, and 78% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.