Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Southern Connecticut State, founded in 1893, is a public, liberal arts university. It highly prizes the American Dream. Its five schools offer 40 rigorous, quality undergraduate degree programs. A visit to the campus will quickly convince students that the school's excellent facilities provide comfort for both learning and living. Its beautiful 168-acre campus is located in New Haven, 35 miles from Hartford. Web Site www.southernct.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 8,133 Women 4,905 (60.3%) Men 3,228 (39.7%) Graduate Students 2,692 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 72% of 4,568 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 2.9 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 463 average 410-510 range of middle 50% 473 average 420-520 range of middle 50% 477 average 420-520 range of middle 50% 20 average 17-23 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $24,210 Out-of-state: $36,480 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,600 Out-of-state: $21,870 Room and Board $11,614 Average Percent of Need Met 70% Average Freshman Award $13,690 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $23,781
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 439 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 7% of classes 10-19 students: 38% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE New Haven Population 130,660 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities New York City Freshmen are guaranteed housing 61% of freshmen, 31% of all students NCAA Division II Flying Owl 1% of women participate 1% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 75.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 22.7% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.7% Asian 16.1% Black/African-American 11.9% Hispanic/Latino 2.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 57.8% White 8.9% Unknown 0.4% from 14 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 2 3 Foreign Language 2 4 Social Studies 2 3 History 2 3 Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required April 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Writing component required APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 501 Crescent Street City, State, Zip New Haven, CT 06515-1355 Phone (203) 392-5656 Fax (203) 392-5727 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification information@southernct.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 72% of 4,568 applicants were admitted 75% of 2,895 applicants were admitted 66% of 1,673 applicants were admitted 2,286 (70%) of 3,268 admitted students enrolled 1,397 (64%) of 2,172 admitted students enrolled 889 (81%) of 1,096 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 4% Score of 500-600 28% Score of 400-500 48% Score of 300-400 19% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 6% Score of 500-600 29% Score of 400-500 49% Score of 300-400 14% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 6% Score of 500-600 32% Score of 400-500 48% Score of 300-400 13% Score of 200-300 0% 463 average 410-510 range of middle 50% 473 average 420-520 range of middle 50% 477 average 420-520 range of middle 50% Average GPA 2.9 3.75 and Above 5% 3.50-3.74 10% 3.25-3.49 13% 3.00-3.24 21% 2.50-2.99 34% 2.00-2.49 16% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 1% Score of 24-29 15% Score of 18-23 55% Score of 12-17 28% Score of 6-11 1% Score of 5 or Below 0% 20 average 17-23 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 1% Top quarter: 8% Top half: 41% Bottom half: 59% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $24,210 Out-of-state: $36,480 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,600 Out-of-state: $21,870 Room and Board $11,614 Books and Supplies $1,400 Other Expenses $1,596 Payment Plans Credit card, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 5 Final deadline March 9 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 11 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001406 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 70% Average Award $13,690 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,082 (84.9%) of freshmen 914 (84.5%) of applicants 912 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need 196 (21.5%) of aid recipients Received by 684 (75.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,098 Received by 744 (81.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,660 Received by 235 (25.8%) of aid recipients 61 (4.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,801 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 69% Average Award $13,602 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 5,465 (80.3%) of undergraduates 4,609 (67.8%) of applicants 4,590 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need 737 (16.1%) of aid recipients Received by 3,277 (71.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,592 Received by 3,849 (83.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,921 Received by 746 (16.3%) of aid recipients 251 (3.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,796
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 78% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $23,781 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 11.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 2.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Children of Faculty/Staff, Veterans Veterans, Children of Faculty/Staff
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $3,420
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Anthropology Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art Teacher Education Athletic Training/Trainer Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry, General Computer Science Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General French Language and Literature Geography Geology/Earth Science, General German Language and Literature History, General Italian Language and Literature Journalism Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Library and Information Science Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Music, General Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Philosophy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Health, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Secondary Education and Teaching Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Liberal arts/general studies None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 439 Part-Time Faculty 566 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 85% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 7% of classes 10-19 students: 38% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes 2-9 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 48% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 48% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 479,787 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 800 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Library Science, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Education Master's Programs of Study Art Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemistry Communication Disorders Computer Science Counselor Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Measurement and Evaluation Elementary Education English English as a Second Language Environmental Education Exercise and Sports Science Foreign Languages Education Foundations and Philosophy of Education Health Education History Information Studies Leisure Studies Library Science Mathematics Multilingual and Multicultural Education Nursing Education Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Physical Education Political Science Psychology--General Public Health--General Reading Education Recreation and Park Management School Psychology Science Education Social Work Sociology Special Education Sport Psychology Women's Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Education Doctoral Programs of Study Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Measurement and Evaluation Foundations and Philosophy of Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING New Haven Population 130,660 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment New York City Small city Campus Map Nearest Airport Map 35 mile(s) from campus in Windsor Locks, Conn. Campus Size 168 acres Nearest Bus Station New Haven Weather Nearest Train Station 5 mile(s) from campus in New Haven Temperature 15.8 average low in January, 80 average high in September Rain 128 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 69% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing 61% of freshmen, 31% of all students Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Flying Owl Blue and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Field Hockey x x Football x x Gymnastics x x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports cheerleading, rugby, ultimate Frisbee cheerleading, rugby, ultimate Frisbee Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook 1% of women participate 1% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 8,133 Women 4,905 (60.3%) Men 3,228 (39.7%) Full-Time Undergraduates 6,802 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 2,692 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.7% Asian 16.1% Black/African-American 11.9% Hispanic/Latino 2.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 57.8% White 8.9% Unknown 0.4% from 14 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 75.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 22.7% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 47.7% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 53.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015