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Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT · City · 6,295 students
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$20,857
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
49%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$55,043
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
91%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven is best known for its foundational strength in teacher education, vibrant health sciences, and a modern commitment to social justice and community engagement. The university features highly regarded programs in nursing, education, communication disorders, and business, benefiting from close clinical and professional partnerships with nearby institutions like Yale New Haven Health. Student life is defined by a diverse and inclusive campus culture, offering an active NCAA Division II athletics program alongside quick access to New Haven’s rich cultural and culinary scene. SCSU uniquely sets itself apart through its state-of-the-art Werth Center for Coastal and Marine Studies and as the first public university in Connecticut to offer a dedicated undergraduate program in social justice.

Wikipedia:Southern Connecticut State University is a public research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Part of the Connecticut State University System, it was founded in 1893 and is governed by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" as of 2025.

Location
New Haven, CT, 06515-1355 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
44 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$13,438$27,378
Housing & food (on campus)$14,938$14,938
Books & supplies$1,600$1,600
Cost of attendance$35,428$43,613 est.
Average net price$20,857Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$27,378
In-state: $13,438
Housing & food (on campus)$14,938
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$43,613 est.
In-state: $35,428
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $20,857
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.southernct.edu
How it’s made up · in-state, 2025-26
Southern Connecticut State University’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$6,998
Fees$6,440
Housing$9,006
Food$7,000
Books & supplies$1,600
Personal expenses$2,388
Transportation$1,836
Total published by the school$35,428
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,736
$30–48k
$18,729
$48–75k
$19,437
$75–110k
$22,532
$110k+
$27,809
Merit aid · 2025-26
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$4,366
Share of first-years who get one20%
Source: Southern Connecticut State University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
49%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
31%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
27%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
55% graduated · 31% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 14% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,422
10 yrs after entry$55,043
Debt
Median at graduation$22,250
Monthly payment$236
Middle 50% owe$6.6k–$26k
90th percentile$35,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
41%
First-gen
39%
Family income
$48,142
Independent
17%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
26%
Black
20%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,422
After 10 yrs
$55,043
Business Administration, Management and Operations219
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing157
Psychology, General147
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities128
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General102
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General99
Sociology74
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness68
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods67
Biology, General62
Social Work61
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services59
Communication and Media Studies57
Computer and Information Sciences, General50
Special Education and Teaching36
Fine and Studio Arts32
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$40M
Full-time faculty
44%
Faculty salary
$11,216/mo
Teaching spend
$11,507
per student
Federal loans
52%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
R2 — high research
$8M research spending · 34 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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