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Southern Connecticut State University

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C+

Rating

Public

Type

11,492

Students

$17,726

Tuition

69%

Acceptance

#1060

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

New Haven, CT

501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1355

Southern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution located in New Haven, CT ranked 26th in Connecticut. It has a total of 9,124 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting a smidgeon under 7/10ths of applicants. Southern Connecticut State University offers 106 different majors and is best known for its Interdisciplinary Studies program, which is ranked 36th in the nation. With an annual tuition of $5,924 for in-state students and $17,726 for those from out-of-state, Southern Connecticut State University is moderately priced. 48.19% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to bring in about $45,300 per year, which is 9% greater than the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$24,406
Above Average

Southern Connecticut State University

$24,406

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$40,642

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$33,857

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

69%Acceptance
Less Selective

Southern Connecticut State University

69%

National

69%
Sat

910 - 1090

98% of students submit

Admissions Yield

24%

ACT

16 - 23

3% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Students

9,124Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

40%

In-state

83%

Female

60%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

14%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
14% Business Administration and Management, General12% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General7% Psychology, General67% Others

14% Business Administration and Management, General

12% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

7% Psychology, General

67% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

14%

296 Graduates

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

12%

267 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

163 Graduates

Social Work

7%

160 Graduates

Public Health, General

5%

103 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

5%

100 Graduates

Special Education and Teaching, General

5%

100 Graduates

Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

4%

82 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

3%

70 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors13:113:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

13

Number of Library Books

386,205

Academic Spend per Student

$13,301

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

75%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$36,800/Year

Southern Connecticut State University

$36,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$36,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$45,300

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

48%