7,963
Students
14,501
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
63%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Southern Connecticut State University is a Comprehensive 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
New Haven, CT 06515-1202
United States
Contact
Mrs. Alexis S. Haakonsen
Director of Admissions
Email: haakonsena1@southernct.edu
Phone: 203-392-5652
Fax: 203-392-5727
Director of Admissions
Email: haakonsena1@southernct.edu
Phone: 203-392-5652
Fax: 203-392-5727
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Finance |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Special Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| German |
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| Italian |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Audiology And Speech-language Pathology |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Library Science | Associate | Bachelors |
| Library And Information Science |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8,625
Applied
5,479
Accepted
7,963
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,125
Females Applied
3,414
Females Accepted
67%
Male Admissions
3,500
Males Applied
2,065
Males Accepted
59%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 20 | 18 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,642
In-state
16,882
Out-of-state
Fees
5,312
Full-time student fees
12,860
Room & board
7,046
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
14,501
Avg. Financial Aid Package
15,069
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,359
Avg. Loan Aid
4,636
Avg. Grant Aid
6,639
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
68%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
25%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
7,963
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
4%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.9% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16.8% |
| White or Caucasian | 55.17% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.31% |
| Asian | 3.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 2.52% |
| Other | 7.1% |
Gender
Male (38.39%)
Female (61.61%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 33% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Spring Week, Homecoming Week and Convocation
Spring Week, Homecoming Week and Convocation
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
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Psychology Club, Habitat for Humanity, Crescent Players and Black Student Union
Student Government Association, Psychology Club, Habitat for Humanity, Crescent Players and Black Student Union
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 | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Gymnastics | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
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 | No | Division 2 | |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Gymnastics | No | Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 2 | |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
Faculty
964
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 423
Part-time - 541
Male - 433
Female - 531
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