Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT
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Acceptance Rate
81%
Enrollment
6,180
Graduation Rate
48%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,043
Retention Rate
76%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$12,828
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,104
Avg Net Price
$20,877
Room & Board
$14,700
Total COA
$28,592
Median Debt
$22,250

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$18,568
$30,001–48,000
$18,126
$48,001–75,000
$18,938
$75,001–110,000
$23,340
$110,001+
$26,783
Pell Grant Rate: 37%
Federal Loan Rate: 54%

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Sticker Price$40,804
Estimated Net Price$20,877 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
48%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,043
Retention Rate
76%
Median Debt
$22,250

Top Programs

Health Professions
20.9%
Business & Marketing
13.8%
Psychology
8.8%
Education
6.8%
Social Sciences
6.6%
Interdisciplinary Studies
6.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
5.2%
Biology
4.1%
Communication
3.8%
Public Administration & Social Services
3.7%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations252$58,197
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General186
Psychology, General147$41,899
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing128$85,751
Communication and Media Studies68$45,950
Public Health68$48,833
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods66
Social Work66$50,415
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services61$63,643
Sociology60$47,818
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas58$44,605
English Language and Literature, General52$32,697
Biology, General52$51,529
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities51$41,609
Computer and Information Sciences, General46$72,091

Demographics

Men 39%Women 61%
White
43.6%
Black
19.9%
Hispanic
24.6%
Asian
4.0%
Two or More
4.4%
International
0.7%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$50
App Fee (International)$50

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.