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Southern Connecticut State University

#474 in US ranking New Haven, CT
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Public
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4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$31,315
Tuition & fees
$13,438
Avg. aid
$8,712
Receiving aid
91%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
91%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Median salary
$44,942
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Southern Connecticut State University?

Homecoming and the start-of-term welcome period are recurring occasions that bring Southern Connecticut State University students together outside ordinary classes. Homecoming connects alumni activities with campus events and athletics; welcome programming helps new and returning students find services and ways to participate.

Performances, exhibitions, and student-organized programs add events throughout the academic year, while commencement marks a major shared milestone for graduating students and their families. Event schedules and formats change, so these occasions are better understood as recurring parts of campus life than as guarantees of a particular activity in any given semester.

What are the student housing and dining options at Southern Connecticut State University?

Southern Connecticut State University offers undergraduate housing, including coeducational arrangements, and provides campus dining options. Housing is available, but an offer of university admission should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a preferred room type or placement.

Residence options can differ in layout and community rules, while meal-plan choices affect where and how often students eat on campus. Applicants should compare the current housing agreement, application and deposit dates, cancellation terms, and meal-plan requirements before budgeting. Students who intend to live off campus should also account for utilities, transportation, and the length of a lease rather than compare rent with a residence-hall charge alone.

First-year students are reported not to be permitted to register or park a car on campus. That rule is particularly important for residents planning trips off campus or commuting to a job; students with exceptional transportation needs should check the current parking policy and any exception process.

Southern Connecticut State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

Southern Connecticut State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Undergraduates living on campus
30%
Campus size
172 acres

Southern Connecticut State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Southern Connecticut State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Hilton C. Buley Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Southern Connecticut State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Southern Connecticut State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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