College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
81%
Enrollment
6,180
Graduation Rate
48%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,043
Retention Rate
76%
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,828
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,104
Avg Net Price
$20,877
Room & Board
$14,700
Total COA
$28,592
Median Debt
$22,250
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$18,568
$30,001–48,000
$18,126
$48,001–75,000
$18,938
$75,001–110,000
$23,340
$110,001+
$26,783
Pell Grant Rate: 37%
Federal Loan Rate: 54%
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Sticker Price$40,804
Estimated Net Price$20,877 (avg)
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Southern Connecticut State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,043
Retention Rate
76%
Median Debt
$22,250
Top Programs
Health Professions
20.9%
Business & Marketing
13.8%
Psychology
8.8%
Education
6.8%
Social Sciences
6.6%
Interdisciplinary Studies
6.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
5.2%
Biology
4.1%
Communication
3.8%
Public Administration & Social Services
3.7%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 252 | $58,197 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 186 | — |
| Psychology, General | 147 | $41,899 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 128 | $85,751 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 68 | $45,950 |
| Public Health | 68 | $48,833 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 66 | — |
| Social Work | 66 | $50,415 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 61 | $63,643 |
| Sociology | 60 | $47,818 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 58 | $44,605 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 52 | $32,697 |
| Biology, General | 52 | $51,529 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 51 | $41,609 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 46 | $72,091 |
Demographics
Men 39%Women 61%
White
43.6%
Black
19.9%
Hispanic
24.6%
Asian
4.0%
Two or More
4.4%
International
0.7%
Application Info
Deadlines
RollingRolling
App Fee (Domestic)$50
App Fee (International)$50
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.