SCSU
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent St, New Haven, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
About this school
Southern Connecticut State, founded in 1893, is a public, liberal arts university. It highly prizes the American Dream. Its five schools offer 40 rigorous, quality undergraduate degree programs. A visit to the campus will quickly convince students that the school's excellent facilities provide comfort for both learning and living. Its beautiful 168-acre campus is located in New Haven, 35 miles from Hartford.
- www.southernct.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,357
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:7,963
- Men:3,057 Men (38.4%)
- Women:4,906 Women (61.6%)
Location
Admission Information (SCSU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Southern Connecticut State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 4 |
Social Studies | 2 | 3 |
History | 2 | 3 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 501 Crescent Street |
City, State, Zip | New Haven, CT 06515-1355 |
Phone | (203) 392-5656 |
Fax | (203) 392-5727 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 64% of 8,625 applicants were admitted |
Women | 67% of 5,125 applicants were admitted |
Men | 59% of 3,500 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 2,245 (41%) of 5,479 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,399 (41%) of 3,414 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 846 (41%) of 2,065 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.00 |
375 And Above | 9% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 12% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 11% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 22% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 35% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 10% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 20 average |18-23 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 1% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 25% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 53% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 21% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (SCSU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $10,538|Out-of-state: $21,996 (45.88%)
- Room & Board: - $12,432 (54.12%)
- Other Expenses: - Not reported
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Southern Connecticut State University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 5 | Final deadline March 9 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning April 11 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001406 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,124 (81.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 938 (83.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 938 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 194 (20.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 68% |
Average Award | $15,069 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 610 (65.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,522 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 746 (79.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,496 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 303 (32.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 66 (4.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,877 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 5,412 (79.2%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 4,582 (84.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 4,582 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,145 (25.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 68% |
Average Award | $14,501 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,036 (66.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,639 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 3,721 (81.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,561 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 953 (20.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 210 (3.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,636 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 75% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $28,370 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $4,196 |
Academics & Instruction (SCSU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
423
Part-Time Faculty
541
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
38%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 7% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 36% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 41% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 12% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 2% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 4% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 51% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 42% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 628,214 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1000 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Southern Connecticut State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
77.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
24.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
45.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
51.0%
Programs & Majors (SCSU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (43)
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Italian Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library and Information Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Liberal arts/general studies
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education
Master's Programs of Study (41)
- Art Education
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Communication Disorders
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Elementary Education
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Sciences
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Foreign Languages Education
- Health Education
- History
- Information Studies
- Leisure Studies
- Library Science
- Marine Sciences
- Mathematics
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Nursing Education
- Nursing--General
- Physical Education
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Health--General
- Reading Education
- Recreation and Park Management
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Sport Psychology
- Women's Studies
Campus Life (SCSU)
Location & Geography
Population
130,660
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Campus Size
168 acres
Weather
Temperature | 15.8 average low in January, 80 average high in September |
Rain | 128 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | New Haven |
Nearest Train Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in New Haven |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
33% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
67%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Flying Owl |
School Colors | Blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Southern Connecticut State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, psychology club, habitat for humanity, crescent players, black student union
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
6,830
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
7,963
Women
4,906
Men
3,057
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.6% Asian
- 16.9% Black/African-American
- 14.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 55.5% White
- 7.1% Unknown
International Students
0.6% from 9 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
2,357
Student Resources (SCSU)
Study resources
Popular Courses
- MDS 101 - Media Persuasion and Everyday LifeMedia Studies
- CHE 121 - General Chemistry IIChemistry
- PSY 300 - The Psychology Major: Curriculum and CareersPsychology
Popular Professors
- Wesley O'BrienMDS 101
- Wesley O'BriendMDS 101
- Dr. Gregory Kowalczyk CHE 121
- MoorePSY 300
Blog articles
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