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Founded in 1893, Southern Connecticut State University, or SCSU, is one of five state universities in Connecticut. It is located in New Haven, Connecticut. SCSU is the third-oldest campus in the Connecticut State University system. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. It is composed of several academic divisions.
SCSU is home to various sports teams for both men and women. These teams are nicknamed the Fighting Owls. The women’s basketball team won the NCAA Division II championship in 2007.
WSIN (Southern Independent Network) is the college radio station and Southern News is the student run newspaper.
The main campus of Southern Connecticut State is in New Haven, CT (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. Southern Connecticut State offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
Southern Connecticut State does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 29% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 520. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 410 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Southern Connecticut State are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 11,930 enrolled students.
Student athletes at Southern Connecticut State belong to the Northeast 10 Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1355
General Phone: (203) 392-5200
http://www.southernct.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 613 | special ed, elementary school teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, reading teaching, school counseling, health teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 539 | liberal arts and sciences, library science, English, sociology, history, political science, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 263 | psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology, community health services |
| Business And Management | 247 | business management |
| Media | 118 | communication studies, journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 99 | social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 93 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Science | 74 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Medicine | 46 | public health |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 44 | parks and recreation management, athletic trainer |
| Fine Arts | 40 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 32 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Mathematics | 23 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | drama |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Connecticut State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,356 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 747 | 38 |
| Post-master's certificate | 187 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree | 5 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Southern Connecticut State had a total enrollment of 11,930 students (9,495 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 89% |
| New York | 6% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Southern Connecticut State offers campus housing for 2,700 of its 9,495 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New Haven, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,178 | 1,806 | 29% | 1,349 | 75% |
| Men | 2,275 | 616 | 27% | 455 | 74% |
| Women | 3,903 | 1,190 | 30% | 894 | 75% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,623 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,343 |
| Room and board | $ 8,432 |
| Room charge | $ 4,668 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,764 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 550 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Connecticut State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 140600)
Southern Connecticut State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 175 | 139 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 49 | 43 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 113 | $90,235 | 57 | $84,790 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 70 | $69,726 | 85 | $70,304 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 49 | $58,513 | 51 | $57,814 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $43,649 | 6 | $43,198 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 236 | $76,776 | 199 | $70,435 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 110 | 80 | 190 |
| Football | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| Track | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 49 | 65 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Connecticut State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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