Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other Connecticut schools with tuition changes from last year at Connecticut colleges tuition change page.
SCSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,414 $25,302$17,072
2023-2024$12,828$26,104$18,816
Change % 2023-20243.33%3.17%10.22%
2024-2025$13,256$26,931$20,738
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Southern Connecticut State University - COA
Southern Connecticut State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Southern Connecticut State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$14,099 $23,892$17,072
2023-2024$14,541$24,744$18,816
Change % 2023-20243.13%3.57%10.22%
2024-2025$14,997$25,626$20,738
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Southern Connecticut State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$270$270
2023-2024$279$279
2024-2025$288$288
Graduate2022-2023$458$475
2023-2024$472$492
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.
Southern Connecticut State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Southern Connecticut State University - Books and Supplies Costs

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-StateOut-of-State
Southern Connecticut State University$12,828$26,104
University of Connecticut$20,366$43,034
Central Connecticut State University$12,460$25,736
Western Connecticut State University$12,763$16,095
Eastern Connecticut State University$13,292$16,624
University of Connecticut-Stamford$17,472$40,140

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SCSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SCSU is $53,877 for Connecticut residents and $106,630 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Southern Connecticut State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,080$13,336$13,597$13,864$53,877
Out-of-State$26,324$26,545$26,768$26,993$106,630
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,336$13,597$13,864$14,136$54,933
Out-of-State$26,545$26,768$26,993$27,220$107,526
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,597$13,864$14,136$14,413$56,010
Out-of-State$26,768$26,993$27,220$27,449$108,430
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,864$14,136$14,413$14,695$57,108
Out-of-State$26,993$27,220$27,449$27,680$109,342
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,136$14,413$14,695$14,984$58,228
Out-of-State$27,220$27,449$27,680$27,913$110,261

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $140,884 for Connecticut residents and $193,636 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Southern Connecticut State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Southern Connecticut State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$33,766$34,716$35,696$36,707$140,884
Out-of-State$47,010$47,925$48,866$49,836$193,636
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$34,716$35,696$36,707$37,749$144,867
Out-of-State$47,925$48,866$49,836$50,833$197,460
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$35,696$36,707$37,749$38,824$148,976
Out-of-State$48,866$49,836$50,833$51,860$201,396
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$36,707$37,749$38,824$39,933$153,213
Out-of-State$49,836$50,833$51,860$52,918$205,447
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$37,749$38,824$39,933$41,077$157,584
Out-of-State$50,833$51,860$52,918$54,006$209,618

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $113,184 for Connecticut residents and $165,936 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Southern Connecticut State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Southern Connecticut State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$26,841$27,791$28,771$29,782$113,184
Out-of-State$40,085$41,000$41,941$42,911$165,936
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,791$28,771$29,782$30,824$117,167
Out-of-State$41,000$41,941$42,911$43,908$169,760
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,771$29,782$30,824$31,899$121,276
Out-of-State$41,941$42,911$43,908$44,935$173,696
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$29,782$30,824$31,899$33,008$125,513
Out-of-State$42,911$43,908$44,935$45,993$177,747
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,824$31,899$33,008$34,152$129,884
Out-of-State$43,908$44,935$45,993$47,081$181,918

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Southern Connecticut State University.
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Southern Connecticut State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,828$1,200$18,816$26,104$1,200 $18,816
Graduate$14,541 $1,200$18,816$24,744 $1,200$18,816

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