SCSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 91.47%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $13,442
- Out-of-State Tuition: $16,942
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at SCSU:
- Total Enrollment: 9,377, including 958 online students
- 7,252 Undergraduate, 2,125 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.9% men, 63.1% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 50%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 25%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 150 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 14 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 56 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
SCSU Overview
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a four-year, public school located in New Haven, CT. Southern Connecticut State University was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a Master's College and University (larger programs)
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The SCSU's tuition & fees is $13,442 for Connecticut residents and $16,942 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,712.
The school has a total enrollment of 9,377 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
SCSU's acceptance rate is 91.47% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.61%.
SCSU ranked 18th in Connecticut Colleges rankings. Southern Connecticut State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Connecticut State University is $13,442 for in-state students and $16,942 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,930 for in-state students and $21,727 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,085 for Connecticut residents and $10,996 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,329 for Connecticut residents and $19,078 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,442 | $16,942 |
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| Graduate | $14,930 | $21,727 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,085 | $10,996 |
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| Graduate | $15,329 | $19,078 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Southern Connecticut State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at SCSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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