Southern Connecticut State: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Southern Connecticut State University is a public university with an acceptance rate of 66%. Part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities, Southern Connecticut State University is located in New Haven, just a few minutes from Yale University. At the baccalaureate level, psychology and business are among the most popular majors. Academics are supported by a 14-to-1 student / faculty ratio. On the athletic front, the Southern Owls compete in the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 Conference and the Eastern College Athletic Conference.

Considering applying to Southern Connecticut State University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Southern Connecticut State University had an acceptance rate of 66%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 66 students were admitted, making SCSU's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Southern Connecticut State University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 98% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Southern Connecticut State University's admitted students fall within the bottom 29% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to SCSU scored between 470 and 580, while 25% scored below 470 and 25% scored above 580. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 450 and 550, while 25% scored below 450 and 25% scored above 550. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1130 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Southern Connecticut State University.

Requirements

Southern does not require the optional SAT essay section. Note that SCSU participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

SCSU requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 3% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Southern Connecticut State University's admitted students fall within the bottom 40% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to SCSU received a composite ACT score between 18 and 24, while 25% scored above 24 and 25% scored below 18.

Requirements

Southern Connecticut State University does not require the optional ACT writing section. Unlike many universities, Southern superscores ACT results; your highest subscores from multiple ACT sittings will be considered.

GPA

Southern Connecticut State University does not provide data about admitted students' high school GPAs. However, the school does indicate that an average candidate to Southern may have a high school GPA in the B range.

Admissions Chances

Southern Connecticut State University, which accepts two-thirds of applicants, has a somewhat competitive admissions pool. However, Southern also has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay and a glowing letter of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and test scores are outside Southern Connecticut State University's average range.

If You Like SCSU, You May Also Like These Schools

• Quinnipiac University
• Yale University
• Boston College
• Brown University
• University of Connecticut
• University of Rhode Island
• University of New Haven
• Pace University

All admissions data has been sourced from National Center for Education Statistics and Southern Connecticut State University Undergraduate Admissions Office.