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Southern Connecticut State University

Public New Haven, CT · Urban · New England · 93% data reported · Agent Insights
49%
Graduation Rate
$55,043
Earnings (10yr)
$20,857
Net Price
91%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Southern Connecticut State University has an acceptance rate of 91%. This means that most students who apply will gain admission, making it an accessible choice for many. With an enrollment of 6,295, the campus fosters a close-knit environment, allowing for personal interaction among students and faculty.

In terms of outcomes, Southern Connecticut State University graduates earn a median salary of $55,043 ten years post-graduation. While the graduation rate stands at 49%, this indicates challenges for some students in completing their degrees. The lack of specific mobility data makes it harder to assess how well the school helps low-income students improve their economic standing. However, the significant percentage of Pell Grant recipients (41%) suggests that a substantial number of students come from lower-income backgrounds.

The net price for attending Southern Connecticut State University is $20,857, and the median debt taken on by graduates is $22,250. With these financial figures in mind, students should weigh their potential earnings against their debt load. This school tends to attract those interested in health professions, business, humanities, psychology, and education, making it a suitable option for students focused on these fields.

Rankings

How Southern Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation49%Earnings 10yr$55KNet Price$21KRetention78%Median Debt$22KPell Grant Rate41%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$18K$0-30K$19K$30-48K$19K$48-75K$28K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%562.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2592.1%MOBILITY145.68%

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,438
In-State Tuition
$27,378
Out-of-State
$20,857
Avg Net Price
$22,250
Median Debt
41%
Pell Grant Rate
52%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$17,736
Family Income $0–$30K
$18,729
Family Income $30K–$48K
$19,437
Family Income $48K–$75K
$27,809
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$45,422
6 Years After Entry
$51,736
8 Years
$55,043
10 Years
0.4x
Debt-to-Earnings
70%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$45,422 6yr $51,736 8yr $55,043 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

145.68%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2592.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
562.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$91,300
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.53
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.07
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.2%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 91%
Retention Rate 78%
Full-Time Faculty 44%
Faculty Salary (mo) $11,216
Diversity Index 0.71
First-Gen Students 39%

Top Programs

Health Professions 22%
Business & Marketing 13%
Humanities 9%
Psychology 9%
Education 7%
Social Sciences 6%
Communications 4%
Biology & Biomedical 4%