Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a public university in New Haven, Connecticut. The university was founded in 1893, making it the third oldest educational institution in the state of Connecticut. SCSU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines and is home to an array of research centers and institutes. The university is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, and its athletic teams compete in the Northeast-10 Conference. With over 10,000 students, SCSU is a vibrant academic and social hub for the city of New Haven and the surrounding region, as it seeks to advance knowledge and prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century.
- Address: 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1355
- Phone: (203) 392-5200
- Website: www.southernct.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 9,331
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $50
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $11,802 | $25,206 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Room & Board | $7,392 | $7,392 |
| Other | $4,408 | $4,408 |
| Total Cost | $24,802 | $38,206 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Public Health, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 84%
- Part-time: 16%
Student Gender
- Male: 35%
- Female: 65%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 17%
- Hispanic / Latino: 13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 54%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 7%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 91%
- 25 and Over: 9%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 95%
- Out-of-State: 5%
- Unknown: 0%