Southern Connecticut State University
tuition & fees
$16,942
graduate tuition & fees
$21,727
acceptance rate
91%
Student Population
9,377
online students
958
Number of Programs
150
Financial Aid Amount
$8,712
Graduation Rate
50%
Southern Connecticut State University is a Public, 4 years college located in New Haven, Connecticut. SCSU ranked 17th in Connecticut Colleges and 40th in Federal Region I.
It has a total enrollment of 9,377 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. SCSU's acceptance rate is 91.47% last year (undergraduate school).
Southern Connecticut State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Southern Connecticut State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1355 |
| Phone | 203-392-5200 |
| WEB | www.southernct.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.southernct.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.southernct.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.southernct.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | go.southernct.edu/netpricecalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.southernct.edu/studentaccounts/veteran-benefits.html |
| Athletic | inside.southernct.edu/ir/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | southernct.edu/student-life/support/drc/index.html |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Southern Connecticut State University is 91.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.61%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91.47 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 13.61 % |
Tuition & Fees
SCSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $13,442 for Connecticut residents and $16,942 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -35.10% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($26,104).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,930 for Connecticut residents and $21,727 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -12.19% compared to the last year's rate.
| Connecticut Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $13,442 | $16,942 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,930 | $21,727 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 9,377 students have enrolled at SCSU (2024-2025). Among them, 958 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. SCSU has 7,252 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,125 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 9,377 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 7,252 |
| Graduate Students | 2,125 |
| Online Enrollment | 958 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
SCSU offers 150 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 14 out of the 150 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by SCSU
| Number of programs | 150 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 14 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |