Southern Connecticut State University
- 4 Year
- NEW HAVEN, CT
CollegeGrad School
Southern Connecticut State University
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- NEW HAVEN, CT
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 1,423 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade C
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade C+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northeast-10 Conference
From Southern Connecticut State University
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.
Expect More, Be More, Southern.
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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
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into SCSU?
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Cost
Net Price
$19,220 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,256 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
73%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 82 responses42%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 99 responses49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 99 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business252 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities237 Graduates
- Psychology147 Graduates
- Nursing128 Graduates
- Communications68 Graduates
- Public Health68 Graduates
- Social Work and Youth Services66 Graduates
- Speech Language Pathology61 Graduates
- Sociology60 Graduates
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching58 Graduates
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!
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,268 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,172
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
49%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
45%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 118 responsesPoll
51%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 134 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,300 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
51%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%77%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 60 responsesSouthern Connecticut State University Reviews
Rating 3.5 out of 5 1,423 reviews
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I am currently a Junior at Southern Connecticut State University, where I am studying Elementary Education as well as a Division II athlete on the Women's Lacrosse Team. The atmosphere and structure of the school provides me with a great education as well as college experience. My experience with academics has been amazing. My professors push me to my highest potential and make sure that I am set up for success. Being a student athlete can be hard at times, but Southern does an amazing job making sure all students are comfortable and supported through every step of the way in the college experience. The diversity of the community has allowed me to make amazing friendships that will last a lifetime, and the opportunities that have been presented to me thus far have created a great foundation for my future. I encourage those looking at Southern to attend considering my experience and the potential that a future owl can experience!
I'm only about a quarter of the way into my freshman year but enjoying my time here so far. I'm a residence here and the only thing I can say is some of the people are gross and sometimes there is trash in the bathroom and other gross things (obviously this isn't something that is the schools fault but I feel like I should mention it). Everyone here is really nice and it's easy to make friends. The dining hall isn't the best but they are always welcome to new ideas which is good. Overall, it's a really good school and definitely worth the money. Also since it's in New Haven there is always something to do here!
Had trouble figuring out what to do with my future career for quite a while and ended up messing up my gpa and plus Covid. But there's lots of programs here that help me get on track and not feel as lost. Eventually found my passion and love the professor in my major. Southern is a great place if you are interested in anything in the health field. Trust it's not just nurses and doctors there's so much more than you can imagine. Maybe you'll find yourself pursuing a career in it!