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Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT

Tuition

$12,828

Acceptance

81%

Students

8,219

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,828

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,104

Avg On-Campus Living

$14,700

Avg Off-Campus Living

$9,282

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$27,528
Net price (after aid)$20,877

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

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

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$55,043
Median debt at graduation$22,250
Est. monthly loan payment$236

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 2.5×

Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants37%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans54%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

48%

Freshman Retention

76%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Outcomes

Strong post-grad earnings

Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.

This school$55k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Scholarships available

Aid signal

Online & hybrid options

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Friendly application paths

Common AppTransfer-friendlyInternational

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$12.8k

Out-of-state

$26.1k

Net price

$20.9k

Pell

37%

above avg

Median debt

$22.3k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$55k

above avg

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (28)

Natural Sciences

ChemistryPhysicsEnvironmental ScienceMathematics

Communications

Public RelationsJournalism

Computer Science

Web DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence

Education

Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education

Arts & Humanities

History

Admissions

Acceptance rate

81%

SAT range

856 - 1093

ACT range

13 - 22

Campus & Student Life

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Frequently asked questions

About Southern Connecticut State University

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Southern Connecticut State University located?
Southern Connecticut State University is located in New Haven, CT, in the United States.
What type of institution is Southern Connecticut State University?
Southern Connecticut State University is a public university based in CT. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Connecticut State University?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at Southern Connecticut State University is approximately 81%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Southern Connecticut State University?
Southern Connecticut State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,828 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Southern Connecticut State University?
Southern Connecticut State University reports total enrollment of approximately 8,219 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Southern Connecticut State University?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Southern Connecticut State University.

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