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Southern Connecticut State University
Admission at Southern Connecticut State University is close to open (91.5%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $55,043 median earnings below before the application.
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Southern Connecticut State University sits in New Haven proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $98,870 four years out. 40.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 6,295 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Southern Connecticut State University received 8,303 applications and admitted 6,735 (81.1%), with 1,227 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Southern Connecticut State University's 91.5% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Southern Connecticut State University compares
| Southern Connecticut State University | Connecticut median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 91.5% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,438 | $30,207 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,043 | $64,209 | $53,781 |
At $55,043, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($64,209). Look at Southern Connecticut State University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $13,438 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $27,378. For non-residents, Southern Connecticut State University's $27,378 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 6,295 undergrads, Southern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
49.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a Southern Connecticut State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Southern Connecticut State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,870 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $87,705 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $74,538 |
| Chemistry | $72,838 |
| Biology, General | $67,791 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,310 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,336 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $60,780 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $60,365 |
| Social Work | $59,438 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,694 |
| Public Health | $53,997 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $53,522 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,411 |
| Education, General | $52,659 |
| Sociology | $52,249 |
| Journalism | $50,760 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,725 |
| Psychology, General | $50,642 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,379 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $47,944 |
| Social Sciences, General | $47,042 |
| Political Science and Government | $45,270 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,387 |
Median earnings for these 24 Southern Connecticut State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,043 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional Southern Connecticut State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Southern Connecticut State University?
Southern Connecticut State University doesn't look at test scores; its 91.5% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Southern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?
81.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,735 admitted from 8,303 applicants.
How much does Southern Connecticut State University cost?
In-state tuition is $13,438; out-of-state students pay $27,378. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Southern Connecticut State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,043 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Connecticut
- Western Connecticut State University — 87% admitted
- Mitchell College — 94.7% admitted
- University of Hartford — 95.8% admitted
- University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus — 86.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.