Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$16,944

$30,220

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,735
Declined 1,568
Total Received 8,303
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Enrollment

6,781

undergraduate students

2,039

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1893, Southern Connecticut State University is a public four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in education, business, and the arts. It is located on a 168-acre campus in New Haven, Connecticut—35 miles from Hartford, 90 miles from New York City, and 135 miles from Boston.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 8,820
Established in 1893
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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171-acre campus in New Haven (population: 131,014), 35 miles from Hartford. Served by bus and train; major airports serve Windsor Locks and New York City (65 miles). School operates transportation to commuter parking lot. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT
06515-1355

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
26%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
56%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
8%
Top 1/4
27%
Top 1/2
61%
Bottom 1/2
39%
Bottom 1/4
10%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 1
Application deadline (final deadline) August 16
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,735
Declined 1,568
Total Received 8,303

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

90%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,629

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $12,828
Housing $7,962
Food $6,738
Additional fees $4,116
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $32,844
Average Financial Aid - $7,629
Total with Avg. Aid $25,215

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $14,900,000
State $2,289,209
Institutional $8,037,022
Other external $2,102,311
Total $27,328,542

Non-need-based

Federal $63,373
State $967,041
Institutional $1,642,121
Other external $42,325
Total $2,714,860
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 203 392-5222
F: 203 392-5229
financialaid@southernct.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Gymnastics yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, dance, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, taekwondo, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, dance, golf, rugby, taekwondo, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dance company, drill team, floor hockey, karate, paintball, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Northeast-10 Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes
Applied Behavior Analysis yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes yes
Bilingual and Multilingual Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other yes
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Data Science, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Evaluation and Research yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
Geography yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
Health Teacher Education yes
History, General yes yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Italian Language and Literature yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Library and Information Science yes yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Education yes yes
Operations Management and Supervision yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Physics, Other yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes
School Psychology yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Other

8,820

total students

92%

in-state

8%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

77%

6,781
students

Female
61%
4,149

Male
39%
2,632

23%

2,039
students

Female
73%
1,483

Male
27%
556

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

80%

5,392
students

Female
61%
3,295

Male
39%
2,097

20%

1,389
students

Female
61%
854

Male
39%
535

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
19%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
24%
Hispanic/Latino
44%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

766

Transfer applicants enrolled

11%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 33
Countries most often represented China
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
Spain
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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