Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT · public

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Admissions

Admit rate81.1%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT—–—
Middle-50% ACT—–—
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$20,877
Grad rate48%
Median earnings (10 yr)$55,043
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Regular / RollingRolling
Application fee$50 (US) · $50 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
Test policyflexible

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

~250 words each.

  1. As part of the decision-making process for Direct Admission, the School of Nursing requires all applicants to answer the following question. In 250 words or less, please describe your commitment and motivation for pursuing a career in nursing.

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).