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Southern Connecticut State University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B-
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
51%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
77%
Part-Time Retention Rate
14%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$330
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    44%
  • 20-39
    53%
  • 40-99
    3%
  • 100+
    1%
Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    329 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    215 Graduates
  • Psychology
    147 Graduates
  • Nursing
    107 Graduates
  • Public Health
    100 Graduates
  • Communications
    88 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    77 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    67 Graduates
  • Biology
    52 Graduates
  • Speech Language Pathology
    52 Graduates
96%
of students say they attend class.54 responses

About the Professors

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Female Professors
51%
Male Professors
49%
Average Professor Salary
$106,992
Poll
57%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.54 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    7%
  • Asian American
    9%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    0%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    1%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    1%
  • White
    79%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
82%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.91 responses
Poll
71%
of students say professors care about their students' success.92 responses
Poll
65%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.92 responses
Poll
72%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.92 responses
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