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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: Dr. Stanley Battle
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 11,815
  • College Alias: SCSU
  • College Mascot: Owls
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  • 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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Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • 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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,1053,4925,597
Number Granted Admission (%)1,400 (67%)2,593 (74%)3,993 (71%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)446 (32%)798 (31%)1,244 (31%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,21998%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440480
SAT ® Math430480
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving64%20%24%29%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,451$3,949$3,685$4,849
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.1%6.4%3.6%
Number in Default165122101
Number in Repayment2,3161,8942,748
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$7,578$7,249$6,623
In-State Tuition and Fees$7,578$7,249$6,623
Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,270$16,316$15,343
Books and Supplies$1,400$1,300$1,300
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,424$8,966$8,432
Other Expenses$578$550$550
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,194$5,500$7,062
Other Expenses$1,852$1,421$1,621
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,412$1,421$1,250
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$18,980$18,065$16,905
In-State$18,980$18,065$16,905
Out of State$28,672$27,132$25,625
Off Campus
In-District$17,024$15,470$16,606
In-State$17,024$15,470$16,606
Out of State$26,716$24,537$25,326
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,390$9,799$9,173
In-State$10,390$9,799$9,173
Out of State$20,082$18,866$17,893
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology--3815-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration--19473-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication--101--
Journalism--15--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer--132-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education--128-
Bilingual and Multilingual Education---7-
Counseling and Guidance Services1--17-
Education--19--
Education Administration80----
Education, Other---7-
Educational Evaluation and Research---18-
Elementary Education8-4976-
Health Teacher Education---14-
Physical Education--5921-
Reading Teacher Education19--36-
Science Teacher Education22--6-
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education5----
Special Education Teaching11-36118-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing-----
English Language and Literature--5725-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Womens Studies---5-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures---7-
French Language and Literature-----
German Language and Literature--1--
Italian Language and Literature--4--
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics-----
Spanish Language and Literature--15--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training--9--
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology--243-
Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling---12-
Family Practice Nurse---6-
Nursing--953-
Public Health--5627-
 
History
History--528-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts--147--
 
Library Science
Library Science, Other-----
Library Science, Librarianship11-11119-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--164-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--6--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--45-
Geology and Earth Science--6--
Physics--5--
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology---16-
Psychology--17516-
School Psychology14--13-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work--4156-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation Management--2316-
 
Security and Protective Services
Security and Protective Services, Other-----
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology--12--
Economics--3--
Geography--6--
Political Science--2511-
Sociology--546-
Urban Studies and Affairs---3-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History--3--
Drama--12--
Fine Studio Arts--39--
Music--7--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 11,815
    • Undergraduate: 8,594 Graduate: 3,221
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,996 Female: 7,819
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 3,214 Female: 5,380
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 782 Female: 2,439
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8,346 Part-Time: 3,469
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 7,366 Part-Time: 1,228
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 980 Part-Time: 2,241
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien860.7%
American Indian260.2%
Black1,29611%
Asian2482%
Hispanic6485%
White8,22670%
Unknown1,28511%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181822%
Ages 18-192,60422%
Ages 20-212,63622%
Ages 22-242,46821%
Ages 25-291,65814%
Ages 30-346956%
Ages 35-394714%
Ages 40-496275%
Ages 50-653723%
Age Over 651010.9%
Age Unknown10.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,9599401,019
Faculty Status1,085407678
Tenured Faculty289289-
Graduate Assistants57-57
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,085407678
Primarily Instruction1,085407678
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2828-
Other Professionals560234326
Technical and/or Paraprofessional28627115
Clerical And Secretarial1311274
Skilled Crafts2525-
Service and/or Maintenance12411311
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,911 (403)$80,545 (205)$73,148 (198)
Professor$92,079 (160)$93,676 (101)$89,347 (59)
Associate Professor$74,103 (133)$74,141 (61)$74,072 (72)
Assistant Professor$60,221 (94)$61,440 (35)$59,497 (59)
Instructor$46,610 (16)$47,180 (8)$46,039 (8)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$95,825 (4)$96,436 (1)$95,621 (3)
Professor$103,766 (3)$96,436 (1)$107,432 (2)
Assistant Professor$72,000 (1)- (-)$72,000 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,925 (407)$80,537 (206)$73,224 (201)
Professor$91,947 (163)$93,531 (102)$89,300 (61)
Associate Professor$74,103 (133)$74,141 (61)$74,072 (72)
Assistant Professor$60,207 (95)$61,440 (35)$59,488 (60)
Instructor$46,610 (16)$47,180 (8)$46,039 (8)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,479,485$750,373$729,112
Ratio (%)100%51%49%
 
Participants
All Athletes496267229
Unduplicated Athletes416216200
Baseball2525-
Basketball261214
All Track Combined1779879
Field Hockey17-17
Football8686-
Gymnastics20-20
Lacrosse17-17
Soccer482424
Softball23-23
Swimming and Diving422220
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$73,333$51,022
Assistant Coaches-$17,509$10,923
 
Coaches
All Coaches582632
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
All Track Combined1367
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1156
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Gymnastics3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Lacrosse3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students42%
 
By Gender
Male35%
Female47%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien33%
American Indian75%
Black31%
Asian36%
Hispanic40%
White44%
Unknown54%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less0.5%
5 Years12%
6 Years42%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related12
Drug Related320
On Campus
Weapons Related12
Drug Related1220
Liquor Related2-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape2-
Burglary83
On Campus
Forcible Rape21
Burglary137
Vehicle Theft82
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