Southern Connecticut State University

www.southernct.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,162

2021 Average Net Price

$18,493

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.74%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

82.9%

7,294 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

8,788

73.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

52.3%

727 Graduates

About

Southern Connecticut State University is a higher education institution located in New Haven County, CT. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southern Connecticut State University were General Business Administration & Management (249 degrees awarded), General Interdisciplinary Studies (134 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (130 degrees).

In 2021, 2,288 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Connecticut State University. 68.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,418 degrees), 4.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (302 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Connecticut State University is $6,162, which is $−17,022 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Connecticut State University is $6,162, which is $−17,022 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,493.

In 2021, 87% of undergraduate students attending Southern Connecticut State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,162

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southern Connecticut State University was $6,162. The cost of tuition at Southern Connecticut State University is $−17,022 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Connecticut State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,493

2021 Value

3.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southern Connecticut State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,493. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southern Connecticut State University grew by 3.78%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Connecticut State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,662

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Connecticut State University was of $10,662 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 11.8% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Connecticut State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Southern Connecticut State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 10.1% with respect to 2020, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Connecticut State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.74%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Connecticut State University was 2.74%, which represents 70 out of the 2559 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southern Connecticut State University received 7,294 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 14.2% annual growth. Out of those 7,294 applicants, 6,049 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.9% acceptance rate.

There were 8,788 students enrolled at Southern Connecticut State University in 2021.

Southern Connecticut State University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

6,049

Accepted Out of 7,294

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Connecticut State University was 82.9% (6,049 admissions from 7,294 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 79.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 14.2%, while admissions declined by −10.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern Connecticut State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Southern Connecticut State University had a total enrollment of 8,788 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southern Connecticut State University is 6,453 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,335. This means that 73.4% 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 52.5% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.47% Two or More Races, 3.1% Asian, 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0455% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern Connecticut State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.4%), followed by White Male (18.8%) and Black or African American Female (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.9%), followed by White Male (12.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Connecticut State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,788 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Connecticut State University is 6,453 and the part-time enrollment is 2,335. This means that 73.4% of students enrolled at Southern Connecticut State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Connecticut State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2021 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Southern Connecticut State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Connecticut State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,618 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,552 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,167 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Connecticut State University is 52.5% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.47% Two or More Races, 3.1% Asian, 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0455% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 679 students (7.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 832 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 (1,418 degrees awarded). There were 4.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (302 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southern Connecticut State University is General Business Administration & Management (249 degrees awarded), followed by General Interdisciplinary Studies (134 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (130 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (22 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (139 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (100 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 (1,655,161 people), Secondary school teachers (422,971 people), Education administrators (262,660 people), Special education teachers (175,587 people), and Social workers, all other (172,710 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Connecticut State University in 2021 are Library Science (22 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (139 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (100 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (134 degrees), and EDUCATION. (376 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Southern Connecticut State University are Library Science (22 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (139 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (100 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (134 degrees), and EDUCATION. (376 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,806,536 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (279,930 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (273,356 people), Individual & family services (152,407 people), and Outpatient care centers (133,017 people).

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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
249 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
134 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
130 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern Connecticut State University was General Business Administration & Management with 249 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southern Connecticut State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

728

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,560

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 728 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Connecticut State University, which is 0.467 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,560).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Connecticut State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 179 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Connecticut State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.72 times more than the 104 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 122 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Connecticut State University in Social Work, which is 7.18 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% 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, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (61.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southern Connecticut State University is Female and Asian (61.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.09% of graduates (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,418 degrees awarded
Black or African American
302 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
258 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Connecticut State University is white (1,418 degrees awarded). There were 4.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (302 degrees).

4.33% of degree recipients (99 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
983 degrees awarded
White Male
435 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
208 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Connecticut State University is white female (983 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (435 degrees).

Operations

Southern Connecticut State University has an endowment valued at nearly $37.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 85.3k (0.23%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Southern Connecticut State University had a total salary expenditure of 281M. Southern Connecticut State University employs 174 Professors, 153 Associate professors and 87 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southern Connecticut State University are Male Professor (97), Female Associate professor (85), and Female Professor (77).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Connecticut State University are: Service, with 116 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 94 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 93 employees.

Endowment

$37.1M

2021 Endowment

19.2%

growth from 2020

Southern Connecticut State University has an endowment valued at about $37.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Connecticut State University grew 19.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern Connecticut State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.9M - Federal
$4.29M - State
$45.3k - Local

As of 2021, Southern Connecticut State University received $3.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.29M from state grants and contracts, and $45.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$107M

2021 Salaries

2.68%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Southern Connecticut State University paid a median of $107M in salaries, which represents 38.1% of their overall expenditure ($281M) and a 2.68% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$40.2M

Instructional Salaries

417

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southern Connecticut State University paid a total of $40.2M to 417 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

174 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

116 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Connecticut State University were Professor with 174 employees, Associate professor with 153 employees, and Assistant professor with 87 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Connecticut State University were Service with 116 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 94 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 93 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Connecticut State University was Male Professor with 97 employees, Female Associate professor with 85 employees, and Female Professor with 77 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Connecticut State University.