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Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CT
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Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CT
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#31 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
#45 in Federal Region I Universities
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$12,828 Connecticut Residents
$26,104 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$12,763 Connecticut Residents
$16,095 Out-of-State
expensive$14,541 Connecticut Residents
$24,744 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$14,319 Connecticut Residents
$18,469 Out-of-State
More$6,925Average Financial Aid AmountLess$6,277
Admission
-Test Scores1,120 SAT
25 ACT
Tighter82.92%Acceptance RateEasier83.51%
Favorable16.04%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower14.79%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger8,889Total EnrollmentSmaller4,417
Larger6,920Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller3,799
Larger1,969Graduate Student PopulationSmaller618
Larger993Online Student PopulationSmaller397
Completion & Outcomes
Higher53%Graduate RateLower51%
Lower28%Transfer-out RateHigher29%
Lower73%Retention RateHigher74%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,314)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,416)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,148)
Faculties
11 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
1,039Number of faculties590
Lower$92,469Average Faculty SalaryHigher$96,828
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.