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Is SCSU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$156,555 Avg Total Cost

Southern Connecticut State University Value Report

Is SCSU worth the money? Read College Factual's annual SCSU value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Expensive Price

Southern Connecticut State University is ranked #1,787 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Southern Connecticut State University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1787 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  20.26 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $156,555 in Total

The average SCSU student's degree will cost an estimated $156,555. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $34,636 and a typical 4.52 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$34,636
Average Years to Graduate4.52
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$156,555

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average SCSU student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your SCSU degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$101,126 In-State With Aid
$173,116 Avg Cost No Aid
4.52 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how SCSU value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$173,116#0F
All Students$156,555#1,787D-
Only Students Receiving Aid$142,448#1,630D
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$131,794#F
All Students$115,233#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$101,126#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Connecticut.

About 94% of SCSU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what SCSU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average SCSU cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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