Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, Connecticut · Public
Southern Connecticut State University admitted 87% of 9,958 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 890–1170 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 48% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Southern Connecticut State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $50, and Southern Connecticut State University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Southern Connecticut State University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Southern Connecticut State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Southern Connecticut State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Southern Connecticut State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.27 GPA. 7.9% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $32,844 in-state and $46,120 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $19,870 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Southern Connecticut State University’s acceptance rate?
Southern Connecticut State University admitted 87% of applicants: 8,701 of 9,958 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Southern Connecticut State University’s application deadline?
Southern Connecticut State University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Southern Connecticut State University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 890 to 1170, with a median around 1030. A score at or above 1030 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Southern Connecticut State University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Southern Connecticut State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Southern Connecticut State University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Southern Connecticut State University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Southern Connecticut State University have supplemental essays?
No. Southern Connecticut State University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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