A Southern Connecticut State University education delivers exceptional value by combining high academic quality—as Connecticut’s only R2 research institution—with remarkable affordability.
What is the cost of attendance?
Tuition Tailored for You: Flexible, Affordable, and Designed to Fit Every Need.
Undergraduate Full-Time Students Living On-Campus
In-State
(Spring and Fall)
Out-Of-State or International
(Spring & Fall)
Graduate Full-Time Students Living On-Campus
In-State
(Spring & Fall)
Out-Of-State or International
(Spring & Fall)
Financial Aid in
2025-2026
Awarded in
2025-2026
As one of the state’s most accessible public universities, Southern offers a strong pathway to higher education for students from all backgrounds, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Its commitment to equity, opportunity, and student success ensures every learner can thrive, opening doors and empowering students to shape meaningful futures.
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*Additional fees may apply, not limited to, specific program or lab course fees, textbooks, and personal expenses. See tuition and fees for full details.
**Based on standard double occupancy (undergraduates) and North Townhouse apartment (graduates). See residential life costs for full details.
*** Other expenses may be different depending on the program/course requirements; on average, it is around $1,600.00. This number is not totaled in the cost of attendance, an estimate of things like lab fees, textbooks, and other expenses.