Paying for Southern Connecticut State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$12,828 3.33%	$26,104 3.17%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$14,541 3.13%	$24,744 3.57%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) are $12,828 for Connecticut residents and $26,104 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

62% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,629. It could cover 29.23% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $25,215 for Connecticut residents and $38,491 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

SCSU's 4-year tuition is $53,877 for Connecticut residents and $106,630 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $140,884 for Connecticut residents and $193,636 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern Connecticut State University is $12,828 for Connecticut residents and $26,104 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.33% for Connecticut residents and increased by 3.17% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of SCSU is $13,256 for Connecticut residents and $26,931 for out-of-state students, a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SCSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,414	$25,302	$17,072
2023-2024	$12,828	$26,104	$18,816
Change % 2023-2024	3.33%	3.17%	10.22%
2024-2025	$13,256	$26,931	$20,738

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $14,541 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $24,744. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at SCSU is $14,997 for Connecticut residents and $25,626 for out-of-state students , a 3.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SCSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$14,099	$23,892	$17,072
2023-2024	$14,541	$24,744	$18,816
Change % 2023-2024	3.13%	3.57%	10.22%
2024-2025	$14,997	$25,626	$20,738

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SCSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $278. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $471 for Connecticut residents and $479 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$270	$270
	2023-2024	$278	$278
	2024-2025	$286	$286
Graduate	2022-2023	$458	$475
	2023-2024	$471	$479
	2024-2025	$484	$483

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,816 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 10.22% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 23.15% compared to the previous year.

The SCSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $32,844 for state residents and $46,120 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $31,542 for state residents and $44,818 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At SCSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$12,828
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$26,104
Room & Board	$14,700	$9,282
Personal Expenses	$4,116	$8,232
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$32,844	$31,542
COA (Out-of-State)	$46,120	$44,818

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

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

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SCSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SCSU is $53,877 for Connecticut residents and $106,630 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Southern Connecticut State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

SCSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,080	$13,336	$13,597	$13,864	$53,877
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,324	$26,545	$26,768	$26,993	$106,630
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$13,336	$13,597	$13,864	$14,136	$54,933
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$26,545	$26,768	$26,993	$27,220	$107,526
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$13,597	$13,864	$14,136	$14,413	$56,010
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,768	$26,993	$27,220	$27,449	$108,430
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$13,864	$14,136	$14,413	$14,695	$57,108
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$26,993	$27,220	$27,449	$27,680	$109,342
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,136	$14,413	$14,695	$14,984	$58,228
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$27,220	$27,449	$27,680	$27,913	$110,261

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $140,884 for Connecticut residents and $193,636 for out-of-state students.

SCSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$33,766	$34,716	$35,696	$36,707	$140,884
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$47,010	$47,925	$48,866	$49,836	$193,636
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$34,716	$35,696	$36,707	$37,749	$144,867
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$47,925	$48,866	$49,836	$50,833	$197,460
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$35,696	$36,707	$37,749	$38,824	$148,976
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$48,866	$49,836	$50,833	$51,860	$201,396
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$36,707	$37,749	$38,824	$39,933	$153,213
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$49,836	$50,833	$51,860	$52,918	$205,447
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$37,749	$38,824	$39,933	$41,077	$157,584
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$50,833	$51,860	$52,918	$54,006	$209,618

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 62% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $110,368 for Connecticut residents and $163,120 for out-of-state students.

SCSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,137	$27,087	$28,067	$29,078	$110,368
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$39,381	$40,296	$41,237	$42,207	$163,120
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,087	$28,067	$29,078	$30,120	$114,351
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$40,296	$41,237	$42,207	$43,204	$166,944
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,067	$29,078	$30,120	$31,195	$118,460
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$41,237	$42,207	$43,204	$44,231	$170,880
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,078	$30,120	$31,195	$32,304	$122,697
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$42,207	$43,204	$44,231	$45,289	$174,931
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,120	$31,195	$32,304	$33,448	$127,068
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$43,204	$44,231	$45,289	$46,377	$179,102

	In-State	Out-of-State
Southern Connecticut State University	$12,828	$26,104
University of Connecticut	$20,366	$43,034
Central Connecticut State University	$12,460	$25,736
Western Connecticut State University	$12,763	$16,095
Eastern Connecticut State University	$13,292	$16,624
University of Connecticut-Stamford	$17,472	$40,140