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Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT • public • II | Northeast-10 Conference
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Acceptance
81.1%
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Grad Rate
48%
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Cost
$23,536 / $37,476

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 8,266 • Total: 10,686
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT
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Website
www.southernct.edu
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 3,225 (39.0%) • Female: 5,041 (61.0%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 357 4.3%
Black/African American 1,577 19.1%
Hispanic/Latino 2,093 25.3%
White 3,580 43.3%
Two or More Races 367 4.4%
International 47 0.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
81.1%
6,735 admitted from 8,303 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
47.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
29.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
76.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
20.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$23,536
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$37,476
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $6,998
Out-of-state: $20,938
Room & Board
$14,938
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $17,736
$30,001-48,000 $18,729
$48,001-75,000 $19,437
$75,001-110,000 $22,532
$110,001+ $27,809
Students Receiving Pell Grants
62%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
II
Conference
Northeast-10 Conference
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Field Hockey Gymnastics Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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Common questions about Southern Connecticut State University

What is Southern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?
Southern Connecticut State University accepts 81% of applicants, from 8,303 applications.
How much does Southern Connecticut State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $6,998 in-state and $20,938 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $17,736 on average after aid.
Does Southern Connecticut State University require SAT or ACT scores?
Southern Connecticut State University considers test scores but does not require them.
What is Southern Connecticut State University's graduation rate?
48% of students graduate within six years.