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 8,983 prospective students applied, and 5,949 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,518 enrolled in the school. 7,616 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,434 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $5,642 plus fees of $5,312. SCSU is ranked 588 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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SCSU is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1130 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| 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 | $5,312 |
| Room and Board | $12,926 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,530 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,810 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $5,312 |
| Room and Board | $12,926 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,530 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,050 |
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.