Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern Connecticut State University is $12,828 for Connecticut residents and $26,104 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.33% for Connecticut residents and increased by 3.17% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for SCSU is $13,256 for Connecticut residents and $26,931 for out-of-state students which is a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.33% for Connecticut residents and increased by 3.17% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,816 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 10.22% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 23.15% compared to the previous year.
SCSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $12,414 |
$25,302 | $17,072 |
2023-2024 | $12,828 | $26,104 | $18,816 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 3.33% | 3.17% | 10.22% |
2024-2025 | $13,256 | $26,931 | $20,738 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $14,541 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $24,744 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at SCSU is $14,997 for Connecticut residents and $25,626 for out-of-state students which is a 3.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
SCSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $14,099 |
$23,892 | $17,072 |
2023-2024 | $14,541 | $24,744 | $18,816 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 3.13% | 3.57% | 10.22% |
2024-2025 | $14,997 | $25,626 | $20,738 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SCSU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $279. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $472 for Connecticut residents and $492 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $270 | $270 |
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2023-2024 | $279 | $279 |
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2024-2025 | $288 | $288 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $458 | $475 |
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2023-2024 | $472 | $492 |
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2024-2025 | $486 | $510 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Southern Connecticut State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Southern Connecticut State University and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Southern Connecticut State University | $12,828 | $26,104 |
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University of Connecticut | $20,366 | $43,034 |
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Central Connecticut State University | $12,460 | $25,736 |
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Western Connecticut State University | $12,763 | $16,095 |
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Eastern Connecticut State University | $13,292 | $16,624 |
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University of Connecticut-Stamford | $17,472 | $40,140 |