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University Overview
Founded in 1893, Southern Connecticut State University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of New Haven (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Connecticut. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 129 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SCSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Southern Connecticut State University |
|---|---|
| Acronym | SCSU |
| Founded | 1893 |
| Colours | Blue and white |
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University Location
| Address | 501 Crescent Street New Haven 06515-1355 Connecticut United States |
|---|---|
| Tel | +1 (203) 392 5200 |
| Fax | +1 (203) 392 5727 |
Study Areas and Degree Levels
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PreBach degrees | Bachelor degrees | Master degrees | Doctoral degrees | |
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Pre-Bachelor degrees
It includes undergraduate certificates, diplomas, foundation or associate degrees that usually take less than 2 years to complete
Bachelor degrees
It includes undergraduate bachelor degrees that usually take between 3 to 5 years to complete
Master degrees
It includes postgraduate master degrees that usually take between 1 to 3 years to complete
Doctoral degree
It includes postgraduate doctorate degrees that usually take over 4 years to complete
Arts & Humanities
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Applied Arts
- Classics
- Design
- Education
- Fine Arts
- History
- Literature
- Museum Studies
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Religion and Theology
- Visual Arts
- Other Arts & Humanities Studies
Business & Social Sciences
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Accounting / Finance
- Anthropology / Archaeology
- Business / Commerce / Management
- Communication and Media Studies
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- Law
- Library and Information Science
- Physical Education / Sport Science
- Political and International Studies
- Social Policy / Public Administration
- Social Work
- Sociology / Psychology
- Tourism / Hospitality
- Other Business & Social Science Studies
Language & Cultural
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Aboriginal / Indigenous People Studies
- African Studies
- American & Caribbean Studies
- Ancient and Modern Languages
- Asian Studies
- English Studies
- European Studies
- French Studies
- Germanic Studies
- Indian / South Asian Studies
- Italian Studies
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Portuguese Studies
- Russian / Eastern European Studies
- Spanish Studies
- Other Language & Cultural Studies
Medicine & Health
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Anaesthesia
- Anatomy
- Biomedical Science
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Medicine / Surgery
- Natural / Alternative Medicine
- Nursing
- Obstetrics / Gynaecology
- Optometry / Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pediatrics
- Pathology
- Podiatry
- Psychiatry
- Radiography
- Speech / Rehabilitation / Physiotherapy
- Other Medical & Health Studies
Engineering
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer and IT Engineering
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering
- Mining and Metallurgical Engineering
- Other Engineering Studies
Science & Technology
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Agriculture / Forestry / Botany
- Aquaculture / Marine Science
- Architecture
- Aviation
- Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Computer / Information Technology
- Energy / Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Geology
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Multimedia
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacy / Pharmacology
- Physics
- Textiles and Fibre Science
- Zoology / Veterinary Science
- Other Science & Technology Studies
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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Southern Connecticut State University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.
Yearly Tuition Range
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | 10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) | 10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) |
| International students | over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) | over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Southern Connecticut State University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.
University Admissions
| Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
|---|---|
| International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
| New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended - Recommendations are recommended - Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Rate | 60-70% |
| Admission Office | 501 Crescent Street New Haven 06515-1202 (203) 392-5644 888 500 7278 |
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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Southern Connecticut State University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.
Size and Profile
| Student Enrollment | 10,000-14,999 |
|---|---|
| Academic Staff | 1,000-1,499 |
| Control Type | Public State |
| Entity Type | Non-Profit |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
|---|---|
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
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| Basic Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
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| 2000 Classification | Masters Colleges and Universities I |
| Size & Setting | Four-year, medium, primarily residential institution |
| Enrollment Profile | High undergraduate |
| Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
| Graduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence |
Facilities and Services
| Library | Yes  Southern Connecticut State University's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 389,509 physical volumes, 13,981 physical media, 20,014 digital/electronic medium and 264 licensed digital/electronic databases. |
|---|---|
| Housing | Yes Southern Connecticut State University provides on-campus housing. The total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,619 students in the 2018 academic year. |
| Sport Facilities | Yes |
| Financial Aids | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Distance Learning | Yes |
| Academic Counseling | Yes |
| Career Services | Yes |
| Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
Year of first Accreditation
1952
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (AANA)
- Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- American Library Association (ALA)
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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Southern Connecticut State University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.
Memberships and Affiliations
- Connecticut State University System
- American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
- National Athletic Association (NAA)
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Academic Structure
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Site last updated: Thursday, 11 August 2022
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