Overview
Student Population
| Location | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Online | southernct.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in New Haven, Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,156 prospective students applied, and 6,351 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,523 enrolled in the school. 7,616 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,434 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $5,924 plus fees of $5,522. SCSU is ranked 530 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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SCSU is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Southern Connecticut State University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#530 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#162 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Connecticut
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Connecticut
#571 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Value Colleges in Connecticut
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1090 |
| ACT | 16/25 |
| GPA | 2.88 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Connecticut Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $5,522 |
| Room and Board | $13,270 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,566 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,682 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $5,522 |
| Room and Board | $13,270 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,566 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,484 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 14% |
| Psychology | 14% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130493 IPEDS survey data for Southern Connecticut State University.
Current students may use the Southern Connecticut State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.