Southern Connecticut State University

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 Mrs. Alexis S. Haakonsen
Director of Admissions
Email: haakonsena1@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
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Special Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Audiology And Speech-language Pathology
Public Health
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
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
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation And Leisure
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,625

Applied

5,479

Accepted

7,963

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,125

Females Applied

3,414

Females Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,500

Males Applied

2,065

Males Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

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	25th %	75th %
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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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

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

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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