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Southern Connecticut State University

SCSU

New Haven, Connecticut 06515-1355

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Known for health sciences

Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution in New Haven with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 6.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,043 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,877.

Established
1893
Motto
Qui transtulit sustinet
Mascot
Otus the Owl
Type
Public university

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81%Acceptance
SAT Avg
6,180Students
11:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$55,043Earnings 10yr
$20,877Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southern Connecticut State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,828
Tuition (out-of-state)$26,104
Room & Board$14,700
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$28,592
Average Net Price$20,877
Median Debt at Graduation$22,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,568
$30–48K$18,126
$48–75K$18,938
$75–110K$23,340
$110K+$26,783

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,877

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

45.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

46

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (110)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,180
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Black 20%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.8%
Freshman Retention75.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,422
8 Years$51,736
10 Years$55,043

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,500
Men
$52,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#64

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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