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Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution located in the city setting of New Haven, CT. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences22% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,364
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,578
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,870
Earnings 5yr: $92,153
Debt: $25,837
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,254
Earnings 5yr: $89,060
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,705
Earnings 5yr: $78,251
Debt: $28,500
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $87,346
Earnings 5yr: $94,669
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,538
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,838
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $70,543
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,335
Earnings 5yr: $73,555
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $67,807
Earnings 5yr: $61,986
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,791
Earnings 5yr: $61,609
Debt: $24,770
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $67,322
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,232
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,607
Earnings 5yr: $57,955
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,503
Earnings 5yr: $70,451
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $66,321
Earnings 5yr: $63,030
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,840
Earnings 5yr: $63,134
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,786
Earnings 5yr: $68,110
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,310
Earnings 5yr: $67,809
Debt: $24,663
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$20,857
In-State Tuition$13,438
Out-of-State Tuition$27,378
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
41%
Pell Grants
52%
Take Loans
61%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,422
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,043
Completion Signals
50%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$65,100
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