Southern Connecticut State University, CT
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Southern Connecticut State University Rankings
Affordability62
Selectivity12
Retention29
Graduation1
Earnings40
Diversity68
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southern Connecticut State University
95%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
5%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education12%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs16%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Library Science<1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies16%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Southern Connecticut State University
66%
Admission Rate
500
Median SAT Math
525
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Southern Connecticut State University
$11K
In-State Tuition
$23K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southern Connecticut State University
61%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
61%
Repayment Rate
$231
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 51% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 22% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 61% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 62% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southern Connecticut State University
72%
Retention Rate
14%
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 23% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 49% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 54% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 55% | 62% | 53% |
| Black | 47% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 52% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 75% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 45% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 42% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southern Connecticut State University
94%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $65K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $39K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southern Connecticut State University
7,890
Undergraduates
61%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
1,928
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 60% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 40% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 19% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 26% | 20% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Southern Connecticut State University, CT
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