Southern Connecticut State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Southern Connecticut State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Southern Connecticut State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Southern Connecticut State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Southern Connecticut accepted 80% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 8,302 people applied and 6,735 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Southern Connecticut State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Southern Connecticut State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Southern Connecticut State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Southern Connecticut considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Southern Connecticut State University?
Grades
6% of freshmen who attended Southern Connecticut were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 26% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Southern Connecticut is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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