Southern Connecticut State UniversityAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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501 Crescent Street New Haven, CT 06515-1355
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 2 3
Foreign Language 2 4
Social Studies 2 3
History 2 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required Not reported
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used , ACT: Used as a validity check on the application essay
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
501 Crescent Street
New Haven
CT
06515-1355
Fax
(203) 392-5727
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins December 15
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
69% of 9,156 applicants were admitted
Women
74% of 5,469 applicants were admitted
Men
63% of 3,687 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,836 (29%) of 6,351 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,187 (29%) of 4,027 admitted students enrolled
Men
649 (28%) of 2,324 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
6%
3.50 - 3.74
7%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
18%
2.50 - 2.99
30.2%
2.00 - 2.49
9.5%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 492 average , 440-540 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
8%
Score of 600 - 700
41%
Score of 500 - 600
43%
Score of 400 - 500
8%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 517 average , 470-570 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1.4%
Score of 600 - 700
14.9%
Score of 500 - 600
45.3%
Score of 400 - 500
36.1%
Score of 300 - 400
2.4%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
19-26 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 12%
Top quarter: 30%
Top half: 66%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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