New Haven, Connecticut · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Southern Connecticut State University (Southern Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State, SCSU, or simply "Southern") is a public research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Part of the Connecticut State University System, it was founded in 1893 and is governed by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" as of 2025.
Total: 8,820
Undergrad: 6,781
Undergrad full-time: 5,392
Graduate: 2,039
Part-time:
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501 Crescent Street, New Haven, Connecticut, 06515-1355
Visit University SiteIn-state
Tuition: $12,828
Total cost on campus: $32,844
Out-of-state
Tuition: $26,104
Total cost on campus: $46,120
Room & board: $14,700
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 90%
Avg grant aid: $8,786
Pell grant recipients: 50%
Rent: $1,008 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.50 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $10.70
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.