Applying to SCSU

Southern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate is 80.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 8,303 students applied and 6,725 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into SCSU.
SCSU's acceptance rate places 13rd out of 24 Connecticut colleges with competitive admission.
To apply to SCSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Southern Connecticut State University is 80.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.01%. 3,364 men and 4,938 women applied to SCSU and 2,590 men and 4,148 women students were accepted.
Among them, 466 men and 747 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SCSU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at SCSU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants8,3033,3644,93800
Admitted6,7252,5904,14800
Enrolled1,21146674700
Acceptance Rate 80.99%76.99%84.00%--
Yield 18.01%17.99%18.01%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Southern Connecticut State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at SCSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southern Connecticut State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
SCSU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTNot Considered
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Southern Connecticut State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to SCSU.
Admission Information for Applying to SCSU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationwww.southernct.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.southernct.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)
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