Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT · City · 6,295 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
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Location
New Haven, CT, 06515-1355 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
44 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$29,673
Out-of-state COA
$43,613
Avg net price
$20,857
Room & board
$14,938
In-state tuition
$13,438
Out-of-state tuition
$27,378
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,736
$30–48k
$18,729
$48–75k
$19,437
$75–110k
$22,532
$110k+
$27,809
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
Southern Connecticut State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
49%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
27%
Consumer completion
58%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
31%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,422
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,043
Median debt
$22,250
Monthly loan payment
$236
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,550–$26,024
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,000
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
11
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
41%
First-generation
39%
Median family income
$48,142
Independent students
17%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
26%
Black
20%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,422
10 years after entry
$55,043
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Institutional
Endowment
$40M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
44%
Avg faculty salary
$11,216/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,507
Federal loan rate
52%
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