School Information

26.8
Total Cost $18,980
Total Enrollment 11,815
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Southern Connecticut State University

http://www.southernct.edu
501 Crescent Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06515-1355
(203) 392-5200

Southern Connecticut State University provides exemplary graduate and undergraduate education in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. As an intentionally diverse and comprehensive university, Southern is committed to academic excellence, access, social justice, and service for the public good. Fulfilling the Mission "Pursuing Excellence, Fostering Leadership, Empowering Communities" As a student-centered institution, Southern regards student success as its highest priority. We seek to instill in all of our students the value of the liberal arts and sciences as a foundation for professional development and life-long learning. Our students receive exemplary professional training and are inspired by the research, scholarship, and ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Southern Connecticut State University, 76.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 43.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,515), and 11% receive loans ($4,517 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,424. Off campus it is around $6,194.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Southern Connecticut State University is $10,305 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Southern Connecticut State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,578
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $17,270
Tuition Graduate in State $4,662
Tuition Graduate Out of State $12,988
Living Costs
Southern Connecticut State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $18,980
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $28,672
Total Expense In State Off Campus $17,024
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,390
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $26,716
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $20,082
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,597 people applied to Southern Connecticut State University. Of the applicants, 71.0% were admitted (67.0% male & 74.0% female ) and 31.0% accepted (32.0% male and 31.0% female)

Of the 8,594 undergraduate students at Southern Connecticut State University, 14.0% are part-time. A majority (85.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 70.0% of the 3,221 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     89.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     80.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     38.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     9.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     38.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     42.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 1 888 500 SCSU
Admissions Office Email info@southernct.edu
Admissions Office Address 501 Crescent Street New Haven, CT 06515-1355
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.southernct.edu/admissionshome/
Admissions Website http://www.southernct.edu/admissionshome/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.southernct.edu
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Southern Connecticut State University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 480
 
Southern Connecticut State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0 5
Women's Studies 0 5
Biological and biomedical sciences 38 15
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 38 15
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 194 73
Business Administration and Management, General 194 73
Communication, journalism, and related programs 116
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 101
Journalism 15
Computer and information sciences and support services 13 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 13 2
Education 146 175 328 4
Art Teacher Education 12 8
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 7
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 17
Education, General 19
Education, Other 7
Educational Evaluation and Research 18
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 80 4
Elementary Education and Teaching 8 49 76
Health Teacher Education 14
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 59 21
Reading Teacher Education 19 36
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 22 6
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 5
Special Education and Teaching, General 11 36 118
English language and literature/letters 57 25
Creative Writing 0
English Language and Literature, General 57 25
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 20 7
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 7
French Language and Literature 0 0
German Language and Literature 1
Italian Language and Literature 4
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
Spanish Language and Literature 15 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 162 91
Athletic Training/Trainer 9
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 2 43
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 12
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0 6
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 95 3
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 56 27
History 52 8
History, General 52 8
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 147
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 147
Library science 11 11 119
Library Science, Other 0
Library Science/Librarianship 11 11 119
Mathematics and statistics 16 4
Mathematics, General 16 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 23 16
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 23 16
Philosophy and religious studies 6
Philosophy 6
Physical sciences 15 5
Chemistry, General 4 5
Geology/Earth Science, General 6
Physics, General 5
Psychology 14 175 45
Counseling Psychology 16
Psychology, General 175 16
School Psychology 14 13
Public administration and social service professions 41 56
Social Work 41 56
Security and protective services
Security and Protective Services, Other
Social sciences 100 20
Anthropology 12
Economics, General 3
Geography 6
Political Science and Government, General 25 11
Sociology 54 6
Urban Studies/Affairs 3
Visual and performing arts 61
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12
Fine/Studio Arts, General 39
Music, General 7
 
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