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Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)

  • 501 Crescent Street
  • New Haven, CT 06515
  • OPEID College Code: 00140600
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  • General Phone: (203) 392-5200
  • President: Cheryl J. Norton
  • Website: www.southernct.edu
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 11,930
  • College Alias: SCSU
  • College Mascot: Owls
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army Air Force
    Mission Statement
  • The University's mission is to enhance its position as the preeminent comprehensive metropolitan public university of the State of Connecticut. As a learning community grounded in the values of liberal education, the University is committed to students distinguished by their intellectual competencies, their skills for flexible adaptation to global change, and by their habits of cultural enrichment for life-long inquiry. As the lead institution of advanced study in the CSU system, SCSU is committed to the professional preparations of graduate learners for success in their careers and in service to their communities. As an academic environment, the University is committed to innovative teaching strategies, scholarship, and creative activities that produce knowledge, refresh faculty expertise, and amplify teaching effectiveness.
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    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,2753,9036,178
Number Granted Admission (%)616 (27%)1,190 (30%)1,806 (29%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)455 (74%)894 (75%)1,349 (75%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,32098%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading420520
SAT ® Math410520
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving56%23%17%19%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,278$3,190$2,714$2,543
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)3.6%4.1%6.7%
Number in Default10196126
Number in Repayment2,7482,3031,853
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,623$6,442$5,814
Out of State Tuition and Fees$15,343$14,764$13,752
Books and Supplies$1,300$1,300$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,432$8,031$7,648
Other Expenses$550$550$499
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,062$7,062$7,648
Other Expenses$1,621$1,621$1,650
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,250$1,621$1,571
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$16,905$16,323$15,161
Out of State$25,625$24,645$23,099
Off Campus
In-State$16,606$16,425$16,312
Out of State$25,326$24,747$24,250
Off Campus with Family
In-State$9,173$8,992$8,585
Out of State$17,893$17,314$16,523
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences--3719-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration and Management--18166-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Studies--95--
Journalism--23--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences--332-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education--117-
Bilingual and Multilingual Education---15-
Counseling and Guidance Services5--28-
Education--14--
Education, Other---11-
Educational Evaluation and Research---4-
Educational Leadership and Administration77---5
Educational and Instructional Media Design-----
Elementary Education10-4682-
Health Teacher Education---28-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching--3915-
Reading Teacher Education11--30-
Science Teacher Education15--3-
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education8----
Special Education and Teaching21-28100-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--7823-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Womens Studies---5-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures---2-
French Language and Literature--2--
German Language and Literature--3--
Italian Language and Literature--2--
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics---2-
Spanish Language and Literature--81-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training--8--
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology---32-
Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling---12-
Family Practice Nurse---6-
Nursing--825-
Public Health--3016-
 
History
History--496-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-1123--
 
Library Science
Library Science, Librarianship20-679-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--176-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--4--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--53-
Geology, Earth Science--7--
Physics--3--
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology---17-
Psychology--18516-
School Psychology20--13-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work--4257-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management--2313-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology--5--
Economics--7--
Geography--7--
Political Science and Government--3313-
Sociology--545-
Urban Studies and Affairs---5-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation--7--
Drama and Theatre Arts--18--
Fine Studio Arts--33--
Music--8--
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 11,930
  • Undergraduate: 8,515 Graduate: 3,415
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 4,094 Female: 7,836
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 3,214 Female: 5,301
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 880 Female: 2,535
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 8,024 Part-Time: 3,906
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 7,114 Part-Time: 1,401
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 910 Part-Time: 2,505
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1211%
American Indian290.2%
Black1,24910%
Asian2592%
Hispanic7426%
White8,44171%
Unknown1,0899%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 182422%
Ages 18-192,62522%
Ages 20-212,50421%
Ages 22-242,42220%
Ages 25-291,70214%
Ages 30-347476%
Ages 35-394974%
Ages 40-497366%
Ages 50-653763%
Age Over 65780.7%
Age Uknown10.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,0089991,009
Faculty Status1,053438615
Tenured Faculty314314-
Graduate Assistants57-57
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,053438615
Primarily Instruction1,053438615
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2929-
Other Professionals605226379
Technical and/or Paraprofessional32130615
Clerical And Secretarial1471407
Skilled Crafts3838-
Service and/or Maintenance1251178
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,875 (435)$76,776 (236)$70,435 (199)
Professor$88,409 (170)$90,235 (113)$84,790 (57)
Associate Professor$70,043 (155)$69,726 (70)$70,304 (85)
Assistant Professor$58,156 (100)$58,513 (49)$57,814 (51)
Instructor$43,379 (10)$43,649 (4)$43,198 (6)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$88,507 (3)$87,587 (1)$88,968 (2)
Professor$85,266 (2)$87,587 (1)$82,944 (1)
Associate Professor$94,991 (1)- (-)$94,991 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,865 (438)$76,754 (237)$70,459 (201)
Professor$88,192 (172)$90,072 (114)$84,498 (58)
Associate Professor$70,093 (156)$69,726 (70)$70,391 (86)
Assistant Professor$58,156 (100)$58,513 (49)$57,814 (51)
Instructor$43,379 (10)$43,649 (4)$43,198 (6)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,187,665$654,463$533,202
Ratio (%)100%55%45%
 
Participants
All Athletes526295231
Unduplicated Athletes410235175
Baseball3030-
Basketball281513
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)19911188
Field Hocky21-21
Football9090-
Gymnastics19-19
Lacrosse20-20
Soccer452718
Softball18-18
Swimming and Diving (Combined)412219
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$75,842$33,898
Assistant Coaches-$14,170$9,557
 
Coaches
All Coaches572730
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1165
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches954
Field Hocky2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Gymnastics3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Lacrosse3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer624
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches413
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving (Combined)633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students38%
 
By Gender
Male28%
Female44%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien40%
American Indian17%
Black33%
Asian38%
Hispanic38%
White39%
Unknown35%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less9%
5 Years29%
6 Years38%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related22
Drug Related2012
Liquor Related-4
Residence Hall
Weapons Related22
Drug Related2012
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Robbery-1
Burglary76
Vehicle Theft25
Residence Hall
Burglary36
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