Southern Connecticut State University
tuition & fees
$25,326
graduate tuition & fees
$23,892
acceptance rate
83%
Student Population
8,788
online students
1,072
Number of Programs
120
Financial Aid Amount
$6,054
Graduation Rate
52%
Southern Connecticut State University is a Public, 4 years college located in New Haven, Connecticut. SCSU ranked 18th in Connecticut Colleges and 55th in Federal Region I.
It has a total enrollment of 8,788 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 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 82.93% 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 82.93% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.90%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82.93 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.90 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
SCSU's 2023 tuition & fees is $12,438 for Connecticut residents and $25,326 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.16% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($25,286).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $14,099 for Connecticut residents and $23,892 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -9.97% compared to the last year's rate.
| Connecticut Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $12,438 | $25,326 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,099 | $23,892 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 8,788 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 1,072 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. SCSU has 6,800 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,988 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 8,788 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,800 |
| Graduate Students | 1,988 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,072 |
Degree Information and Campus Life
SCSU offers 120 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by SCSU
| Number of programs | 120 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| 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 | ✔ |