SCSU Description

Southern Connecticut State University is proud to offer its exemplary courses in undergraduate and graduate programs in the beautiful and historic city of New Haven, Connecticut. SCSU aims to serve students by providing accessible and excellent education.

Southern Connecticut State University offers bachelor degree programs in almost every liberal arts and sciences discipline, and over thirty graduate programs, from Bilingual Education to Environmental Studies, from Nursing to Urban Studies.

Students are invited to take advantage of study abroad programs, which include long-term programs in France, Scotland and Germany, or short-term programs, which take place in the summer and are offered in several more countries throughout Europe, Asia and South America.

SCSU offers opportunities in student activities, support services and research projects. Athletics, clubs, performing arts, health services, academic workshops and graduate-faculty research opportunities are offered to all students at Southern Connecticut State University.

Students have extensive opportunities to get involved in student life organizations and academic research, and to explore their local and global community in pursuit of knowledge at Southern Connecticut State University.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Owls

Nickname

SCSU

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$7,578

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,270

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

11,815

SCSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
8,496
Freshman Class
1,244
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
11,815

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
71%
Graduate
29%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
92%
Out-of-State
8%

Gender of Students

Women
65%
Men
35%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
11%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
70%
Latino
5%
Other
12%

Students State Origin

Connecticut
92%
New York
2%
New Jersey
2%
Massachusetts
1%
Other
3%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%