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Southern Connecticut State University
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Information Summary
Ranks 558th overall and 10th in Connecticut
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
82.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$16,905 |
| Admission
Success rate |
29% |
| SAT
75 %ile scores |
1040 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
20 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
78% / 68% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
12,326 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near New Haven, CT 06515-1355
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,566 (16,566 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 6,351 (2.39 people per house) |
| Families | 3,807 (3.07 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 7,235 |
| Pop. — Asian | 378 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 32 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 159 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 8,492 |
| Pop. — Other | 780 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southern Connecticut State University?
Ranks 1113th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $3,346 | $3,346 | $10,831 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $3,277 | $3,277 | $4,512 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $340 | $340 | $340 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,169 | $4,169 | $11,614 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $3,201 | $3,201 | $4,436 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $428 | $428 | $428 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $16,905 | $16,905 | $25,625 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $16,606 | $16,606 | $25,326 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,173 | $9,173 | $17,893 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,814  $6,623 |
$5,814  $6,623 |
$13,752  $15,343 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,300 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,648  $8,432 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $499  $550 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,648  $7,062 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,650  $1,621 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,571  $1,250 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 6,178 (2,275 male / 3,903 female) |
| Admitted | 1,806 (616 male / 1,190 female) |
| Admission rate | 29% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,349 (455 male / 894 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,333 (449 male / 884 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 16 (6 male / 10 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 12,326 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southern Connecticut State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / /  |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Southern Connecticut State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Northeast 10 Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Northeast 10 Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Northeast 10 Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Northeast 10 Conference |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1095th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 98% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 420 / 520 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 410 / 520 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 830 / 1040 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,700 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,668 |
| Board Fee | $3,764 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Southern Connecticut State University Ranks 2061st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,024 | 269 |  20% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,921 | 144 |  11% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,636 | 291 |  22% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,574 | 748 |  57% |
| Any financial aid type | 928 |  71% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southern Connecticut State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 69 | 78 | 147 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 480 | 828 | 1,308 |
Hispanic | 227 | 481 | 708 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 120 | 170 | 290 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | 24 | 32 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,982 | 5,800 | 8,782 |
Race Unknown | 377 | 682 | 1,059 |
| Total | 4,263 | 8,063 | 12,326 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Southern Connecticut State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 7 | 9 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 74 | 94 | 168 |
Hispanic | 25 | 53 | 78 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 15 | 31 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 1 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 405 | 540 | 945 |
Race Unknown | 52 | 65 | 117 |
| Total | 575 | 775 | 1,350 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southern Connecticut State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 117 | 247 | |
| 28 | 173 | 201 | |
| 25 | 124 | 149 | |
| 17 | 121 | 138 | |
| 36 | 88 | 124 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Southern Connecticut State University Ranks 419th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $73,232 ($76,079 male / $69,887 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 409 (221 male / 188 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 592 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.7 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $9,234,167 |
Southern Connecticut State University Summary
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Southern Connecticut State University, or SCSU, one of four state universities in Connecticut, is located in New Haven, Connecticut. In keeping with its origins as a teachers college, Southern Connecticut State remains a leading center for teacher education in New England. Southern has one campus in New Haven that borders parts of Hamden, Connecticut. Abie Grossfeld, its long-time gymnastics coach, former Olympian, is head gymnastics coach at Southern Connecticut State University, and helped the program become one of the best in the country. The Southern News is a student-run newspaper, and subsidized by student fees and advertising income. The Southern News is published weekly in tabloid format. Tau Eta Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Full list of Student Clubs and Organizations sanctioned by the University Source: Southern Magazine Its three sister schools are Central, Eastern, and Western.
Southern Connecticut State University History
Southern Connecticut State was founded in 1893 with three instructors and 84 students. The institution finally became a four-year college granting the bachelor’s degree in 1937. Teaming with Yale University, SCSU began offering graduate degrees in 1947, and the offerings were again expanded in 1959. The current name was adopted in 1983.
Southern Connecticut State University was founded as a teacher training school and received university status in 1983. It is accredited by the The New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is classed as a Master’s College and University I by the Carnegie Institute. Its catalog states that, “The aim of a liberal education is to prepare a person to live well as a free and responsible individual in a constantly changing society.”
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Southern Connecticut State University Academics
The core undergraduate curriculum at SCSU is offered through the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, Communication Information & Library Science, Education, and Health & Human Services. Fifty-five different departments are included in these schools. With a low student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, faculty are able to concentrate on individual students and keep class sizes small.
Southern Connecticut State University has academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. There are 7 colleges: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Communication Information and Library Science, the School of Education, the School of Health and Human Services, the Honors College, and the School of Graduate Studies.
p. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in a variety of fields within the various academic colleges. Degrees at the bachelor’s level can be received in such areas as anthropology, art, business administration, computer science, English, French, public health, literature, sociology, education, theatre, economics, and chemistry. Many degrees have areas of concentration. Minors are offered in areas such as accounting, Judaic studies, linguistics, marine studies, nutrition, and real estate. There is a pre-engineering program for student who intend to transfer to an engineering school, and other pre-professional programs are offered.
p. Graduate programs are offered in nearly 40 areas. These include master’s level programs in art education, computer science, counseling, English, exercise science, information/library science, education, nursing, recreation, Romance languages, and urban studies. An Ed.D is offered in educational leadership. There are also a number of certificate programs in education.
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Southern Connecticut State University Unique Programs
SCSU offers a major in Exercise Science that allows students to become health or education professionals. Three areas of specialization are athletic training, human performance, and teacher education. The program has been recognized nationally for its innovative approach. Other unique programs include Judaic Studies, Recreation & Leisure, and Women’s Studies.
Southern Connecticut State University has an undergraduate Honors Program. Students who seek admission to the Honors Program need to have a strong academic background. Once admitted to the Honors Program, students will take special Honors courses and finish a senior thesis or creative project. Most students also do some independent study and are encouraged to perform a community service internship.
p. Southern Connecticut State University is a member of Online CSU, which is the on-line program for all 4 Connecticut State University campuses. Students can take courses offered through SCSU or through one of the other campuses; there are several masters degree program available on-line.
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Southern Connecticut State University Financial Aid
SCSU offers a number of grant programs, including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, the Connecticut Aid to Public Schools program, and the Connecticut State University Grant. Federal Perkins and Stafford loans are also available. SCSU also provides unique financing opportunities such as the Federal Work Study Program, Americorps and Veterans Benefits awards.
Tuition and fees at Southern Connecticut State University is $2,907 per semester for the 2005-2006 academic year for in-state, undergraduate students attending full-time. Students applying from out of state and graduate students have higher costs. Students from states in the New England Regional Program will pay reduced out-of-state tuition.
p. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans. Work-study programs are also available. Students who seek financial aid will need to fill out the Federal Student Financial Aid Form, available on-line.
p. Graduate students may also receive financial aid in the form of teaching or research assistantships, including a stipend and a waiver of some or all of the tuition and other fees. Graduate students should consult with their individual department about what sort of assistantships or fellowships are available and about the details of the application process.
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Southern Connecticut State University Students
SCSU is located on a 170-acre campus in New Haven, Connecticut, offering and endless supply of beauty and scenery. There are over 9,000 undergraduates enrolled, with a male-to-female ration of 1:1.8. Students come from 53 different countries and 34 states. There are 2,200 undergraduates living on campus and taking advantage of the University’s town houses, apartments, and traditional dormitories. The campus includes personal counseling services, a Multicultural Center, and an on-campus Barnes & Noble store.
Student life at Southern Connecticut State University includes opportunities in a diverse range of activities and organizations. There are fraternities and sororities, academic and professional groups, religious organizations, cultural organizations, political groups, and special interest groups such as the Baka Chans Anime Society, Folio (a literary magazine), men’s and women’s rugby teams, and the Student Arts League. There is also a weekly student newspaper, the Southern News.
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Southern Connecticut State University Traditions
SCSU is the alma mater of 55,000 alumni worldwide. The alumni association was founded in 1925 to keep track of and unite SCSU Owl alums as they continue the University’s history of success. The association sponsors Homecoming, career services, reunions, and other events on the SCSU campus.
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Southern Connecticut State University Local Community
Southern Connecticut State University is located in New Haven, Connecticut. The surrounding environment is urban. Near-by attractions include a number of museums, including a replica of the slave ship Amistad, theaters, and concerts. It is the home of Yale University. It is approximately 80 miles from New York City and 135 from Boston.
New Haven was begun as a colony of five hundred English Puritans in 1638, making it one of the country’s oldest and most historic cities. Today the city offers attractions like a AA baseball team affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, a dozen live music bars and venues, the Boulevard Flea Market, New Haven Yacht Club, and Whitlock Farm Book Barn. With a population of fewer than 125,000, it’s easy to find some peace and quiet in this historic town.
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