Southern is a medium-sized university in New Haven, Connecticut – a coastal city about two hours northeast of New York City and two-and-a-half hours southwest of Boston, Massachusetts. Quick and convenient public transportation is available for travel to both metropolitan centers. New Haven provides easy access to the scenic Connecticut shoreline, as well as the picturesque towns and villages of Connecticut’s Northeast corner, the Berkshires in Massachusetts, and many more lovely New England settings. Southern is an ideal location to host international students from all over the world.
Ideal Location in New Haven
- A multi-cultural city of more than 130,000
- Conveniently located just 2 hours north of New York City and 2.5 hours south of Boston
- A regional center for arts, culture, and social life
- A true college town, with eight area colleges and universities
SCSU at a Glance
- 172 acre suburban-style, vibrant campus
- More than 8,600 total students
- 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- 36 foreign countries represented
Academic Excellence
230+ Undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs
47 Graduate degree programs
Five sixth year certificate programs
Outstanding student/faculty research and internship opportunities
Doctoral degrees in educational leadership nursing education, and social work
Student Life
- 100+ clubs and organizations
- 17 highly-competitive NCAA Division II athletic programs
- 9 residence halls, including residence complexes and townhouses
Outstanding Athletics
- The only public university in the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 conference
- 17 men’s and women’s collegiate programs
- 80 individual titles
- 10 team championships
Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
- Rolling Admissions deadline
- Application Fee: $50.00
- SAT and ACT are not required
- Credential Evaluation: Document-by-Document evaluation of secondary education transcript. Evaluation must be completed by a NACES approved service.
- Proof of English Proficiency:
- TOEFL - 72 iBT/525 paper;
- IELTS - 6;
- ELS Academic English Level 112 certificate of completion;
- SAT - 900 (combined critical reading and math only);
- ACT - composite score of 19;
- Pearson PTE – 53; or
- Duolingo English Exam -100.
- Students may also choose to enroll in the university English Language Pathways Program for ESL Training.
- Students may also choose to enroll in the university English Language Pathways Program for ESL Training.
Tuition and Fees:
- Undergraduates: $12,623.00 per Semester, $25,246.00 per Year
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
- Application Deadline Set by the Program
- Application Fee: $50.00
- GRE and GMAT are NOT required
- Credential Evaluation: Course-by-Course Evaluation Bachelor’s (Undergraduate) transcript. Must demonstrate the equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 Grade Point Average on the U.S. scale. Evaluation must be completed by a NACES approved service.
- Proof of English Proficiency:
- TOEFL 80 iBT/550 written/213 computer; IELTS – 6.5,
- ELS Academic English Level 112 certificate of completion;
- Pearson PTE – 53; or
- Duolingo English Exam -105.
- Students may also choose to enroll in the university English Language Pathways Program for ESL Training.
- Students may also choose to enroll in the university English Language Pathways Program for ESL Training.
Tuition and Fees:
- $13,211.00 per Semester ($13,902.00 for MBA)
- $26,422.00 per Year ($27,804.00 for MBA)
Additional Information
Contact Us
Erin Heidkamp, Ph.D.
Director / SEVIS R.O., P.D.S.O.
HeidkampE1@southernct.edu
(203) 392-6975
Michael Schindel, MFA
Assistant Director, International Student Advisor SEVIS A.R.O, D.S.O
SchindelM1@southernct.edu
(203) 392-5454
Nilvio Perez
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
perezn18@southernct.edu
(203) 392-5652
Lisa Galvin, Ed.D.
Associate Dean of Graduate Enrollment Management
School of Graduate and Professional Studies
galvinl1@southernct.edu
(203) 392-5354