Southern Connecticut State University

www.southernct.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $6,998
    5.01% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $19,827
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    91.5%
    8,803 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    9,377
    69.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    49.9%
    744 Graduates

    About

    Southern Connecticut State University is a higher education institution located in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southern Connecticut State University were Registered Nursing (172 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (142 degrees), and General Psychology (141 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,368 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Connecticut State University. 68.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,284 degrees), 2.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (445 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Connecticut State University is $6,998, which is $−17,002 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Connecticut State University is $6,998, which is $17,002 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,827.

    In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending Southern Connecticut State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $6,998
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Connecticut State University was $6,998. The cost of tuition at Southern Connecticut State University is $−17,002 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $19,827
    2024 Value
    0.216%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Southern Connecticut State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,827. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southern Connecticut State University grew by 0.216%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,991
    Room and Board
    $1,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Connecticut State University was of $11,991 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.39% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    65%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    52%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    65% of undergraduate students at Southern Connecticut State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.84% with respect to 2023, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Southern Connecticut State University received 8,803 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.02% annual growth. Out of those 8,803 applicants, 8,052 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 9,377 students enrolled at Southern Connecticut State University in 2024. 98% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Southern Connecticut State University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    91.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    8,052
    Accepted Out of 8,803

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Connecticut State University was 91.5% (8,052 admissions from 8,803 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.02%, while admissions grew by 19.6%.

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    SAT Scores

    98%
    Submission Percentage (2019)
    1,487
    Scores Submitted (2019)

    98% of enrolled first-time students at Southern Connecticut State University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Southern Connecticut State University had a total enrollment of 9,377 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southern Connecticut State University is 6,482 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,895. This means that 69.1% of students enrolled at Southern Connecticut State University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Southern Connecticut State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.5% White, 23.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Black or African American, 4.43% Two or More Races, 4.18% Asian, 0.192% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0533% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Southern Connecticut State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.5%), followed by White Male (17%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.3%), followed by White Male (15%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    69.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Southern Connecticut State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,377 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Connecticut State University is 6,482 and the part-time enrollment is 2,895. This means that 69.1% of students enrolled at Southern Connecticut State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    78%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Connecticut State University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Southern Connecticut State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      4,360 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      2,198 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      1,701 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Southern Connecticut State University is 46.5% White, 23.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Black or African American, 4.43% Two or More Races, 4.18% Asian, 0.192% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0533% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 211 students (2.25%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 874 more women than men received degrees from Southern Connecticut State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Connecticut State University is white (1,284 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (445 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southern Connecticut State University is Registered Nursing (172 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (142 degrees) and General Psychology (141 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Connecticut State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (57 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (115 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (149 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Connecticut State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,494,414 people), Secondary school teachers (477,420 people), Education administrators (262,276 people), Special education teachers (201,164 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (182,669 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southern Connecticut State University in 2024 are Library Science (57 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (115 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (149 degrees), Education (360 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Chief executives & legislators
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Connecticut State University are Chief executives & legislators, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Surgeons

    The most specialized majors at Southern Connecticut State University are Library Science (57 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (115 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (149 degrees), Education (360 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Connecticut State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,767,048 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (269,740 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (219,414 people), Individual & family services (148,384 people), and Outpatient care centers (137,941 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southern Connecticut State University are Library Science (57 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (115 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (149 degrees), Education (360 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Connecticut State University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Registered Nursing
      172 degrees awarded
    2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      142 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      141 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern Connecticut State University was Registered Nursing with 172 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    747
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,621
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 747 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Connecticut State University, which is 0.461 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,621).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Connecticut State University in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 4.18 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Connecticut State University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.14 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    32%
    100% Completion Time
    53%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 32% of students graduating from Southern Connecticut State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Asian Female
    Highest Graduation Rate (73.1%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Southern Connecticut State University is Female and Asian (73.1% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,284 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      445 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      345 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Connecticut State University is white (1,284 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (445 degrees).

    2.87% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,434 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,389 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      1,230 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Connecticut State University is white female (1,434 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,389 degrees).

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    Operations

    Southern Connecticut State University has an endowment valued at nearly $40.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.37M (15.8%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Southern Connecticut State University had a total salary expenditure of 267M. Southern Connecticut State University employs 193 Professors, 135 Associate professors and 72 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southern Connecticut State University are Male Professor (102), Female Professor (91), and Female Associate professor (69).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Connecticut State University are: Service, with 169 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 116 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 83 employees.

    Endowment

    $40.5M
    2024 Endowment
    13.3%
    growth from 2023

    Southern Connecticut State University has an endowment valued at about $40.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Connecticut State University grew 13.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.41M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $9.75M - Federal
    2. $1.71M - State
    3. $52.4k - Local

    As of 2024, Southern Connecticut State University received $9.75M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.71M from state grants and contracts, and $52.4k from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $128M
    2024 Salaries
    9.96%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Southern Connecticut State University paid a median of $128M in salaries, which represents 47.8% of their overall expenditure ($267M) and a 9.96% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.69% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.66% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $45.6M
    Instructional Salaries
    404
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Southern Connecticut State University paid a total of $45.6M to 404 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Connecticut State University were Service with 169 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 116 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 83 employees.

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