by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Southern Connecticut State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southern Connecticut State University came in at $13,438 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $27,378. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for totaled $6,440 in-state and $6,440 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,998 | $20,938 |
| Fees | $6,440 | $6,440 |
| Total | $13,438 | $27,378 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Southern Connecticut State University cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Southern Connecticut State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Southern Connecticut State University is fairly typical on price.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Southern Connecticut State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Southern Connecticut State University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,162 | $18,436 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,470 | $19,358 |
| One Year Ago | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,998 | $20,938 |
The chart here shows how tuition at SCSU has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $28,748 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.19%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $14,000. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.70%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $28,118.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,000 | $28,118 |
| In 2 Years | $14,586 | $28,878 |
| In 3 Years | $15,197 | $29,659 |
| In 4 Years | $15,833 | $30,461 |
| In 5 Years | $16,496 | $31,284 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $117,116, compared with about $59,616 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Southern Connecticut State University, visit the Southern Connecticut State University Financial Aid page.
