Southern Connecticut State University
SCSU
New Haven, Connecticut 06515-1355
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution in New Haven with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 6.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,043 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,877.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Normal School of New Haven in 1898 On September 11, 1893, "New Haven State Normal School", a two-year teacher training school, was established.
- •Arthur Boothby Morrill served as the first principal of the Normal School from 1893 to 1924.
- •In 1896, it was moved to a new building on Howe and Oak Street This was a better location because of its larger size and its proximity to several elementary schools where students could train.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Regular Decision
April 1
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
46.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Academics
Programs (110)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
46
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CT state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
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Plan Your Visit
Admission Office
Wintergreen Building, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515
Nearby Attractions
Downtown New Haven
Vibrant city center with Yale University, museums, theaters, and renowned restaurants
East Rock Park
Iconic park with hiking trails and panoramic views of New Haven
Yale University Art Museums
World-class art collections, free admission
Long Island Sound beaches
Coastal beaches and recreation areas
Days out near New Haven
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around New Haven, from real bookable tour times.
- Stevens Institute of Technology · William Paterson University of New JerseyPublic and private77 days
- Mount Saint Mary College · State University of New York at New PaltzUnder $25k a year16 days