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Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University is a public university in a midsize city in the New Haven, CT metro with 6,781 students and a 91% acceptance rate.

New Haven, Connecticut · Public · City, midsize · 6,781 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division II · Northeast 10 Conference

Admission rate

91%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$20,857

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

50%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

76%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$55,043

10 years after entry

Students

6,781

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2027–28

PlanDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		August 6, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: southernct.edu · checked October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,736
$30,001–48,000$18,729
$48,001–75,000$19,437
$75,001–110,000$22,532
Over $110,000$27,809

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreSouthern Connecticut State University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MAT 150 (4 cr.) Quantitative Reasoning
Calculus BC3MAT 150 (4 cr.) Quantitative Reasoning
Biology3
BIO 102 and 103 (8 cr.) Natural World II: Life…BIO 102 and 103 (8 cr.) Natural World II: Life and Environment
Chemistry3
CHE 120 and 121 (8 cr.) Natural World I & II…CHE 120 and 121 (8 cr.) Natural World I & II: Physical Realm & Life and Environment
Psychology3PSY 100 Individual, Social Institutions & Values
Statistics3MAT 107 Quantitative Reasoning
Computer Science A3CSC 152
Macroeconomics3ELE 0100
Show all 40 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MAT 150 (4 cr.) Quantitative Reasoning
Calculus BC3MAT 150 (4 cr.) Quantitative Reasoning
Calculus BC4MAT 150 and 151 (8 cr.) Quantitative Reasoning
Biology3
BIO 102 and 103 (8 cr.) Natural World II: Life…BIO 102 and 103 (8 cr.) Natural World II: Life and Environment
Chemistry3
CHE 120 and 121 (8 cr.) Natural World I & II…CHE 120 and 121 (8 cr.) Natural World I & II: Physical Realm & Life and Environment
Psychology3PSY 100 Individual, Social Institutions & Values
Statistics3MAT 107 Quantitative Reasoning
Computer Science A3CSC 152
Macroeconomics3ELE 0100
Macroeconomics4ECO 100 Individual, Social Institutions & Values
Microeconomics3ELE 0100
Microeconomics4ECO 101 Global Interconnections
World History: Modern3HIS 0100
Environmental Science3ENV 100
European History3HIS 100 Interpreting Cultures
European History4HIS 100 and 101 (6 cr.) Interpreting Cultures
Human Geography3ELE 0100
Human Geography4GEO 200 Interpreting Cultures
Spanish Language and Culture3SPA 101 Multilingual Communication
Spanish Language and Culture4
SPA 101, 200 and 210 (9 cr.) Multilingual…SPA 101, 200 and 210 (9 cr.) Multilingual Communication, Interpreting Cultures and United States Experience
Computer Science Principles3CSC 101 Technological Fluency
Art History3ART 104 or ART 105 Interpreting Cultures
Music Theory3MUS 220 and 225 (5 cr.)
2-D Art and Design3ART 112
3-D Art and Design3ART 113 Creativity & Design
African American Studies3AFR 100
Chinese Language and Culture3CHI 101 Multilingual Communication
Chinese Language and Culture4CHI 101, 200 and 210 (9 cr.) Multilingual Communication
Comparative Government and Politics3PSC 200 Individual, Social Institutions & Values
Drawing3ART 150 Creativity & Design
English Language and Comp3ENG 110 Written Communication Prerequisite
English Language and Comp4ENG 112 Written Communication
English Language and Comp5ENG 112 Written Communication
English Literature and Comp3ELE 0100
English Literature and Comp4ENG 112 Written Communication
English Literature and Comp5
ENG 112 and 217 (6 cr.) Written Communication and…ENG 112 and 217 (6 cr.) Written Communication and Interpreting Cultures
French Language and Culture3FRE 101 Multilingual Communication
French Language and Culture4
FRE 101, 200 and 210 (9 cr.) Multilingual…FRE 101, 200 and 210 (9 cr.) Multilingual Communication, Global Interconnections and Interpreting Cultures
German Language and Culture3GER 101 Multilingual Communication
German Language and Culture4GER 101, 201 and 202 (9 cr.) Multilingual Communication
Italian Language and Culture3ITA 101 Multilingual Communication
Italian Language and Culture4
ITA 101, 200 and 210 (9 cr.) Multilingual…ITA 101, 200 and 210 (9 cr.) Multilingual Communication and Interpreting Cultures
Japanese Language and Culture3JPN 101 Multilingual Communication
Japanese Language and Culture4JPN 101, 200 and 210 (9 cr.) Multilingual Communication
Latin3LAT 101 Multilingual Communication
Latin4LAT 101, 200 and 0200 (9 cr.) Multilingual Communication
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3PHY 0100 (4 cr.) Natural World I: Physical Realm
Physics 1: Algebra-Based4PHY 200 (4 cr.) Natural World I: Physical Realm
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3PHY 0100 (4 cr.) Natural World I: Physical Realm
Physics 2: Algebra-Based4PHY 201 (4 cr.)
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3ELE 0100 (4 cr.) Natural World I: Physical Realm
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHY 231 (4 cr.)
Physics C: Mechanics3ELE 0100 (4 cr.) Natural World I: Physical Realm
Physics C: Mechanics4PHY 230 (4 cr.) Natural World I: Physical Realm
Precalculus3MAT 122 (4 cr.) Quantitative Reasoning
Research3ELE 0100
Seminar3ELE 0100
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPA 398 (3 cr.)
U.S. Government and Politics3PSC 260 United States Experience
U.S. History3HIS 110 United States Experience
U.S. History4HIS 110 and 111 (6 cr.) United States Experience

Source: catalog.southernct.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse172
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies142
Psychology141
Health and Wellness86
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other58
Speech Communication and Rhetoric57
Marketing/Marketing Management54
Biology/Biological Sciences53
Show the other 41 majors
Sociology52
Computer and Information Sciences51
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies47
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist43
Elementary Education and Teaching42
Social Work42
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management36
Accounting35
Finance33
Special Education and Teaching33
Exercise Science and Kinesiology29
English Language and Literature28
Fine/Studio Arts27
History26
Environmental Studies26
Early Childhood Education and Teaching24
Political Science and Government24
Public Health22
Mathematics16
Chemistry15
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences14
Music14
Business Administration and Management13
Spanish Language and Literature12
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching12
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts11
Library and Information Science10
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management10
Journalism8
Art Teacher Education8
Anthropology7
Business/Managerial Economics6
Athletic Training/Trainer6
Physics6
Biotechnology5
Geology/Earth Science5
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist5
Hospitality Administration/Management4
Philosophy3
Data Science1
French Language and Literature1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northeast 10 Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northeast 10 Conference

Basketball, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

6% of men in fraternities · 2% of women in sororities · 3% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2008–09)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

New Haven, CT

576,718 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Tweed/New Haven (HVN)

Nearest hub airport

Bradley International (BDL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.0 of 20

Elevation

53 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

20°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

33.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

14 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,800 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size