by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Southern Connecticut State University, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Southern Connecticut State University was awarded 12 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked SCSU as #631 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.
SCSU is also ranked #11 on the Best Colleges in Connecticut list.
See all of the rankings for Southern Connecticut State University.
With an acceptance rate of 92%, Southern Connecticut State University is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn’t mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
At SCSU, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 11 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Southern Connecticut State University is 49%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
Southern Connecticut State University has a freshmen retention rate of 76%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At SCSU the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 48%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Southern Connecticut State University.
In the current academic year, there are 6,180 undergraduates at SCSU.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Southern Connecticut State University.
The average net price of SCSU is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for SCSU
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18,568 | $18,126 | $18,938 | $23,340 | $26,783 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of SCSU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At SCSU, approximately 52% of students took out student loans averaging $8,443 a year. That adds up to $33,772 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 4.2%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Southern Connecticut State University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University make about $55,043 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. That’s great news for Southern Connecticut State University students since it is 12% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Southern Connecticut State University make the most money.
Southern Connecticut State University is an public institution situated in New Haven, Connecticut. New Haven is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Southern Connecticut State University.
Contact details for Southern Connecticut State University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1355 |
| Phone: | 2033925200 |
| Website: | www.southernct.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/southernct |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/scsutweet |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 24 majors graduated from Southern Connecticut State University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,368 | NA |
| Nursing | 187 | $75,878 |
| General Psychology | 150 | $28,705 |
| Social Work | 149 | $42,441 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 142 | $31,951 |
| Business Administration & Management | 121 | $48,919 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 100 | NA |
| Health & Physical Education | 95 | $30,610 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 92 | NA |
| Communication Sciences | 84 | $27,762 |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
3,512 students took at least one online class at Southern Connecticut State University.
Learn more about online learning at Southern Connecticut State University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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