Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT · Public · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Southern Connecticut State University reported a 81.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Southern Connecticut State University is a public 4-year institution in New Haven, CT. The historical average net price is $20,857 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

81.1%

8,303 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,857

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Southern Connecticut State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)1180——
ACT (composite, 1–36)27—32

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

48.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

77.9%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$55,043

Student Body

6,295

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Southern Connecticut State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$17,736
$30,001 – $48,000$18,729
$48,001 – $75,000$19,437
$75,001 – $110,000$22,532
$110,000+$27,809

Top Majors at Southern Connecticut State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions348
Business, Management & Marketing203
Liberal Arts & General Studies142
Psychology141
Education119
Social Sciences83
Parks, Recreation & Fitness75
Communication & Journalism65
Biological & Biomedical Sciences58
Visual & Performing Arts52

Financial Aid at Southern Connecticut State University

About Southern Connecticut State University

Official website: https://www.southernct.edu/

Admissions: https://www.southernct.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Connecticut State University

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Connecticut State University?

Southern Connecticut State University reported a 81% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 8,303. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Southern Connecticut State University?

The historical 81% acceptance rate suggests Southern Connecticut State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Southern Connecticut State University?

The stored historical average net price at Southern Connecticut State University is $20,857 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 90%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,786 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Connecticut State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Southern Connecticut State University is 49%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $55,043. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Southern Connecticut State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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