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Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT · Public · Midsize city · Website

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Admission rate
92%
Open
Average net price
$21,029
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings
$59,695
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Southern Connecticut State University is a public college in New Haven, CT with 6,295 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $21,029 per year ($18,148 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,695 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
92%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
8,303
Fall 2023
Admitted
6,735
Fall 2023
Yield
18%
of admitted students enrolled

What Southern Connecticut State University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$31,315
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$13,438
Out-of-state tuition
$27,378

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$18,148
  • $30–48k$18,445
  • $48–75k$19,373
  • $75–110k$22,100
  • $110k+$28,115

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Freshman retention
78%
Median earnings
$59,695
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
6,295
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
Receive Pell grants
43%
  • White42%
  • Hispanic26%
  • Black20%
  • Asian4%

Southern Connecticut State University FAQ

What is Southern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?+

Southern Connecticut State University admits 92% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is Southern Connecticut State University test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Southern Connecticut State University?+

In Fall 2023, 8,303 students applied to Southern Connecticut State University and 6,735 were admitted; 1,227 enrolled.

Does Southern Connecticut State University consider legacy status?+

No. Southern Connecticut State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Southern Connecticut State University require an essay?+

Southern Connecticut State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Southern Connecticut State University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $31,315 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,029.

What is Southern Connecticut State University's graduation rate?+

50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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