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Southern Connecticut State University

Acceptance Rate 82.92 %
Tuition & Fees $26,104
($12,828)
Student Population 8,889
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,925
Graduation Rate 53 %

Academic Overview

Southern Connecticut State University Campus, New Haven, CT
Southern Connecticut State University is a public, four-years institute located in New Haven, Connecticut. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $12,828 for Connecticut residents and $26,104 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $14,541 for Connecticut residents and $24,744 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 8,889 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 82.92% and the graduation rate is 53% last year.
The salary after graduation from Southern Connecticut State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $48,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, SCSU's tuition & fees is $12,828 for Connecticut residents and $26,104 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $14,541 for in-state students and $24,744 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Connecticut ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,828$26,104
Graduate$14,541$24,744
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at SCSU. The acceptance rate of SCSU is 82.92% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.04%. The average graduation rate is 53% and the transfer-out rate is 28%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,925 and 66% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 8,889 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Southern Connecticut State University is 82.92 %.
Acceptance Rate
82.92%
Graduation Rate for Southern Connecticut State University is 53 %
Graduation Rate
53%
Transfer-out Rate for Southern Connecticut State University is 28 %
Transfer-out Rate
28%
Retention Rate for Southern Connecticut State University is 73 %
Retention Rate
73%
Student Population for Southern Connecticut State University is 8,889
Student Population
8,889
Student to Faculty Ratio for Southern Connecticut State University is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,925 at Southern Connecticut State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,925

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1355
Phone203-392-5200
WEBwww.southernct.edu/
Admissionwww.southernct.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.southernct.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply
Financial Aidwww.southernct.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorgo.southernct.edu/netpricecalculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.southernct.edu/studentaccounts/veteran-benefits.html
Athleticinside.southernct.edu/ir/consumer-information
Disability Servicesouthernct.edu/student-life/support/drc/index.html

Offered Degrees

SCSU offers 128 major programs through online and on-site education where 9 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's530
Master's463
Doctorate (Research)31
Doctorate (Practical)11
Post-Bachelor's Certificate102
Post-Master's Certificate152

Special Learning Opportunities

Southern Connecticut State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,314)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,416)

Veterans Benefits

Southern Connecticut State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges