Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution focused on liberal arts and professional training. SCSU is part of the Connecticut State University System and is located in New Haven, Connecticut. All students must complete a Liberal Education Program before graduation, which includes 42 elective credits outside of the chosen major program. At SCSU, psychology, nursing, and public health are among the most popular disciplines. Accelerated Pathway (4+1) Programs are offered to save time and money and our Exploratory Program allows you to take up to 60 credits before officially establishing an Academic Major of choice.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

80%

SAT Range

910-1090

ACT Range

16-25

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Neither required nor recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$19,220 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$5,256 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

94%

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Academics

Professors

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Student Faculty Ratio

11:1

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Majors

Exploring Your Academic Options

Exploratory Program @ SCSU: Whether you’re totally undecided, confidently declared, or somewhere in-between, it’s best to explore your options before fully committing to a major. Students who make the effort to explore are more likely to choose a major that aligns with their interests and are ultimately more successful!

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
65%
On Campus
3%
Online
32%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

6,268 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,172

Undergrads Over 25

15%

Pell Grant

49%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$45,300 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

51%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

94%

National

83%