Overview

Southern Connecticut State University is a University institution located in New Haven, CT, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Admissions House, 131 Farnham Avenue
New Haven, CT  06515-1202
United States

Contact Mr. Alick Letang
Director of Admissions
Email: letanga1@southernct.edu
Phone: 203-392-5652
Fax: 203-392-5727

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biotechnology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Finance, General	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Operations Management And Supervision	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Italian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Cardiovascular Technology/technologist	×
Health And Wellness, General	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Library Science	Associate	Bachelors
Library And Information Science	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General	×
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

14,728

Applied

13,965

Accepted

7,252

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,204

Females Applied

8,802

Females Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,519

Males Applied

5,159

Males Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.27

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	430	570
SAT Math	-	400	530
ACT Composite	-	17	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,998

In-state

20,938

Out-of-state

6,998

In-district

Fees

6,440

Full-time student fees

15,200

Room & board

8,200

Room only

Financial Aid

10,913

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,155

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,439

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,061

Avg. Loan Aid

3,783

Avg. Grant Aid

8,592

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

46.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,252

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

6%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	25.93%
Black or African American	20.43%
White or Caucasian	42.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.19%
Asian	4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	4.31%
Other	2.19%

Gender

Male (39.62%)

Female (60.36%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	31%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 2
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Gymnastics		Division 2
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

1,052

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 404

Part-time - 648

Male - 407

Female - 645