Southern Connecticut State University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: Approximately 81%
Average High School GPA: 3.2
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 870–1100
ACT Range: 18–26
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 6,200
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $6,998
Out-of-State Tuition: $20,938
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: New Haven, Connecticut
Setting: Suburban
Average Winter Temperature: High 38°F, Low 22°F
Average Summer Temperature: High 84°F, Low 66°F
Average Annual Precipitation: 45 inches
Annual Snowfall: 30 inches
Nearest Airport: Tweed New Haven Airport
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Social Media
Instagram: @southernctstateu
Twitter: @SCSU_Owls
Facebook: @SouthernCTStateUniversity
LinkedIn: @southern-connecticut-state-university
YouTube: @southernctstateu
TikTok: @southernctstateu
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University Athletics
NCAA Division II
Conference: Northeast-10 Conference
Nickname: Owls
Mascot: Otus the Owl
Athletic Website: scsuowls.com
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Hutchinson Natatorium
Head Coach: Tim Quill
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #58
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Northeast-10 Conference
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #27
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Northeast-10 Conference
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Forbes Top Colleges
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: B-
Academics: B-
Diversity: A-
Athletics: B+
Professors: B
Dorms: C+
Student Life: B-
Value: B
Campus: C+
Party Scene: A-
Location: B-
Campus Food: C
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #499 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #347 of 1,332
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