Campus Vibe
Urban
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
Campus Visits
5 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate81.1%
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
4600.0%
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 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
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
138Very High
Estimated from CT state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
70 mi(121 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
120 mi(208 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
150 mi(260 min)