Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $29,673. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Connecticut residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $13,438 | $27,378 |
| Housing & meals | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $4,116 | $4,116 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,781 | −$3,781 |
| Total cost of attendance | $29,673 | $43,613 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
SCSU net price compared with other Connecticut colleges
SCSU has the 7th-lowest average net price of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $16,403 | 65% | $73,997 |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | $16,798 | 57% | $73,997 |
| 5 | Central Connecticut State University | $16,857 | 48% | $58,562 |
| 6 | Western Connecticut State University | $17,604 | 52% | $59,115 |
| 7 | Southern Connecticut State University | $20,857 | 50% | $55,043 |
| 8 | Eastern Connecticut State University | $21,067 | 58% | $56,469 |
| 9 | Yale University | $23,777 | 96% | $100,533 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut | $25,097 | 83% | $73,997 |
| 11 | University of Bridgeport | $27,807 | 41% | $50,323 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Connecticut colleges →
Why SCSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Connecticut State University | 91% | $20,857 | 50% | $55,043 | This school |
| Western Connecticut State University | 87% | $17,604 | 52% | $59,115 | |
| Central Connecticut State University | 73% | $16,857 | 48% | $58,562 | |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | 83% | $21,067 | 58% | $56,469 | |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | 83% | $16,798 | 57% | $73,997 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Southern Connecticut State University would cost you $3,253 more per year than Western Connecticut State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Southern Connecticut State University, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$2,758).
- Southern Connecticut State University gives aided families $1,543 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Connecticut resident | SCSU | Western Connecticut State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $13,438 | $13,401 | +$37 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,300 | −$100 |
| Housing & meals | $14,700 | $15,131 | −$431 |
| Personal & travel | $4,116 | $1,358 | +$2,758 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,781 | −$6,313 | +$2,532 |
| Sticker price | $29,673 | $24,877 | +$4,796 |
| Average grants | −$8,816 | −$7,273 | −$1,543 |
| You pay | $20,857 | $17,604 | +$3,253 |
“+” means SCSU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
SCSU cost questions
How much is tuition at SCSU?
Tuition and fees are $13,438 a year for Connecticut residents and $27,378 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending SCSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $29,673 a year for Connecticut residents living on campus and about $43,613 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at SCSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,857 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,736; $48–75k pay $19,437; $110k+ pay $27,809. These figures are for Connecticut residents.
How much debt do SCSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 5.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Southern Connecticut State University overview