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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

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

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

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