Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University is a four-years, public school located in New Haven, CT. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at M1 Master's College comparison page.

The SCSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $12,828 for Connecticut residents and $26,104 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 66% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,925.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 8,889 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).

SCSU ranked 18^th in Connecticut Colleges rankings. Southern Connecticut State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Southern Connecticut State University is $12,828 for in-state students and $26,104 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $14,541 for in-state students and $24,744 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,256 for Connecticut residents and $26,931 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,997 for Connecticut residents and $25,626 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$12,828	$26,104
Graduate	$14,541	$24,744

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$13,256	$26,931
Graduate	$14,997	$25,626

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Southern Connecticut State University is 81.12% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.22%. The average graduation rate is 53%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 8,889 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 SCSU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	81.12% Acceptance Rate / 18.22% Yield
Graduation Rate »	53%
Transfer-out Rate	28%
Retention Rate	73%(full-time), 41% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »	8,889 (6,920 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,925

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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SCSU Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
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On-Campus Students Services

Southern Connecticut State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at SCSU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No