More selective than 9% of Connecticut colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SCSU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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SCSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 91% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SCSU compared with other Connecticut colleges?
SCSU has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | 83% | 57% | $16,798 |
| 16 | University of Bridgeport | 83% | 41% | $27,807 |
| 17 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | 87% | 53% | $10,875 |
| 18 | Western Connecticut State University | 87% | 52% | $17,604 |
| 19 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | 88% | 62% | $13,807 |
| 20 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | 88% | 65% | $16,403 |
| 21 | Southern Connecticut State University | 91% | 50% | $20,857 |
| 22 | Mitchell College | 95% | 42% | $30,260 |
| 23 | University of Hartford | 96% | 54% | $30,282 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Connecticut colleges →
Who enrolls at SCSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SCSU admissions questions
What is the SCSU acceptance rate?
Southern Connecticut State University accepts 91% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,735 of 8,303 applicants were admitted.
Does SCSU require the SAT or ACT?
Southern Connecticut State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at SCSU?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,227 of 6,735).
Is SCSU getting harder to get into?
Southern Connecticut State University accepted 91% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southern Connecticut State University overview