School Overview
Southern Connecticut State University (commonly referred to as SCSU or just “Southern”) is located in New Haven, Connecticut in the West Rock neighborhood. The university was founded in 1893, is one of four state universities in Connecticut and is the 3rd oldest institution in the Connecticut State University System.
General Information
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Admission Office 131 Farnham Avenue New Haven, CT 06515-1202 (203) 392-5644 (888) 500-7278 Fax: (203) 392-5727 Contact: James Williams Admissions and Enrollment Management |
Main Address 501 Crescent Street New Haven, CT 06515-1355 (203) 392-5200 www.southernct.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 8,496 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,296 Degree-seeking undergrads: 8,496 Graduate enrollment: 3,273 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 63% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 77% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Composition B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Library Science Library Science B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Social Sciences Geography B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Southern Connecticut State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (203) 392-5200 |
| Website: | www.southernct.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.southernct.edu/admissions/ |
| Address: | 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1355 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 9,817 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 48% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,776 (79% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $11,446 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $24,406 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 89% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,650 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Southern Connecticut State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Southern Connecticut State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 9 | 6 | 12 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 2 | |||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 5 | 3 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 18 | 47 | 39 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Southern Connecticut State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,446 |
| Out-of-state | $24,406 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,001 |
| Out-of-state | $23,991 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,333 | 89% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 944 | 63% | $5,650 |
| Student loan aid | 1,081 | 72% | $7,220 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,375 | 54% | $6,785 |
| Federal student loans | 4,883 | 60% | $8,935 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Southern Connecticut State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Southern Connecticut State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 9,156 | 3,687 | 5,469 | Percent admitted | 100% | 63% | 74% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 17% | 16% | 17% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Southern Connecticut State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 9,817 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 7,962 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,855 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Southern Connecticut State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
- Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level programs offered outside a school of public health
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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