Southern Connecticut State University
Public university · New Haven, CT · 6,295 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
91%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$21,029
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$31,315
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
50%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Southern Connecticut State University?
Southern Connecticut State University accepts about 91 of every 100 applicants (91%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Southern Connecticut State University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southern Connecticut State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Southern Connecticut State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $31,315 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,029 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $13,438 for CT residents and $27,378 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$13,438
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$27,378
- Room & board$16,006
- Total cost of attendance$31,315
- Average net price after grants$21,029
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Psychology, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Education.
Southern Connecticut State University FAQ
- What is Southern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?
- 91% — accessible.
- Is Southern Connecticut State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Southern Connecticut State University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southern Connecticut State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Southern Connecticut State University cost?
- About $31,315 a year before aid; $21,029 on average after grants.
- What is Southern Connecticut State University's FAFSA school code?
- 001406. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Southern Connecticut State University receives your information.
- What is Southern Connecticut State University's graduation rate?
- 50% of students finish within six years.
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