Overview


Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution focused on liberal arts and professional training. SCSU is part of the Connecticut State University System and is located in New Haven, Connecticut. All students must complete a Liberal Education Program before graduation, which includes 42 elective credits outside of the chosen major program. At SCSU, psychology, nursing, and public health are among the most popular disciplines.
Acceptance Rate:
81%
Average Net Price:
$19,220
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1002
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$19,220
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $13,442 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,942 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,938 |
| Books and Supplies | $1600 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$18,568
$30k - $48k
$18,126
$48k - $75k
$18,938
$75k - $110k
$23,340
$110k+
$26,783
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
46%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,786
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,624
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,730
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
29%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3365
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,624
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$33,808,280
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,392,440
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
67%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,665
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,710
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$212
Students receiving federal loans
66%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,355
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,789
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
8303
Students Applied
69%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
784
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 16 | June 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
91%
Out-Of-State Students
6%
3%
Submitting ACT
98%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1002
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
440
75th
530
Reading
25th
470
75th
560
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
11
Top 25%
37
Top 50%
74
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
263
$30k - $48k
137
$48k - $75k
129
$75k - $110k
120
$110k+
159
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,820
Total Number of Undergrads
6,781
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
45%
20-39 Students
51%
40-99 Students
3%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
69
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| LIBRARY SCIENCE | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ✓ ✓ |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
49%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
39%
US National: 44%61%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
91%
Out-Of-State Students
6%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
29
Countries Represented
9
Ethnicity
African American
19%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
25%
White
44%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
Student Organizations
161
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
31%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Owls
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northeast 10 Conference
Total Male Athletes
244
Total Female Athletes
225
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Southern Connecticut State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,100
Top 5 Cities
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New London
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Top 5 Employers
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Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,710
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$212
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