Campus & Student Life at Southern Connecticut State University

Home to about 7,440 undergraduates in 2020, SCSU is a public university located in New Haven, Connecticut. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, SCSU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by SCSU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our SCSU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

SCSU Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at SCSU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit SCSU Disability Services.

SCSU for the Military

While not a "service academy", SCSU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit SCSU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our SCSU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Southern Connecticut State University

SCSU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Southern Connecticut State University

There were 7,440 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,268 (84.2%). Part-time attendance was 1,172 (15.8%).

Southern Connecticut State University is Ranked #1,480 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, SCSU is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank SCSU #1480 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at SCSU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the SCSU Diversity Guide.

Southern Connecticut State University Competes in the NCAA

SCSU has a total of 483 student athletes, 261 men and 222 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southern Connecticut State University Athletics