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

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
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
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Cardiovascular Technology/technologist
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
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
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
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
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

9,156

Applied

6,351

Accepted

7,440

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,469

Females Applied

4,027

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,687

Males Applied

2,324

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.14

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	August 16th	December 15th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Transfer	May 1st	August 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	517	470	570
SAT Math	492	440	540
ACT Composite		18	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,162

In-state

18,436

Out-of-state

6,162

In-district

Fees

5,680

Full-time student fees

13,270

Room & board

7,222

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

8,775

Avg. Financial Aid Package

7,937

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,005

Avg. Loan Aid

4,678

Avg. Grant Aid

6,381

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

48.1%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,440

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.83%
Black or African American	18.61%
White or Caucasian	50.84%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	3.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	4.86%
Other	7.34%

Gender

Male (37.46%)

Female (62.54%)

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	20%

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

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

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

Other Campus Security & Safety:
1

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

1,029

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 422

Part-time - 607

Male - 431

Female - 592

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