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Southern Connecticut State University Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Net Price

  • Official data · College Scorecard, checked Oct 13, 2026
Updated  1 source

Total cost of attendance per year

$29,673

Southern Connecticut State University cost breakdown

Item Per year
Tuition and fees (in-state) $13,438
Tuition and fees (out-of-state) $27,378
Housing and food (on campus) $14,938
Books and supplies $1,600
Other expenses (on campus) $4,148
Total cost of attendance $29,673

The total uses in-state tuition. Housing and food off campus: $9,738 a year. Figures are the school’s published budget for one academic year, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

In-state vs. out-of-state tuition

As a public school, Southern Connecticut State University charges Connecticut residents $13,438 a year in tuition and fees. Students from other states pay $27,378, which is $13,940 more each year.

What students actually pay

Few students pay the full sticker price. At Southern Connecticut State University, the average net price of $20,857 is $8,816 less than the listed cost of attendance. The amount depends heavily on family income: about $17,736 a year for families earning under $30,000, and $27,809 for families earning more than $110,000.

Net price is what remains after grants and scholarships, before loans. Use the school’s net price calculator for an estimate based on your own finances.

Net price by family income

Family income Average net price
$0–$30,000 $17,736
$30,001–$48,000 $18,729
$48,001–$75,000 $19,437
$75,001–$110,000 $22,532
$110,001 and up $27,809

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal financial aid. In-state students only. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Debt, earnings and admissions

Measure Value
Median federal debt at graduation $22,250
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling $55,043
Graduation rate 49%
Admission rate 91%

Debt covers federal loans of students who completed. Earnings are for former students who received federal aid. The graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at Southern Connecticut State University?

Tuition and fees are $13,438 a year for in-state students and $27,378 for out-of-state students.

How much does Southern Connecticut State University cost for four years?

At the current cost of attendance of $29,673 a year, four years would come to about $118,692 before financial aid. Actual totals are usually higher because schools raise prices most years.

What is the average net price at Southern Connecticut State University?

Students who receive federal aid pay an average of $20,857 a year after grants and scholarships.