Southern Connecticut State University Acceptance Rate
New Haven, Connecticut · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,303
- Admitted
- 6,735
- Yield
- 18.2%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Southern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate has risen from 71.5% in 2014–15 to 81.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,568 to 8,303 (+82%) over that period.
Its 81.1% rate makes Southern Connecticut State University more selective than about 40% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 22%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (83.8% for women vs 77.2% for men, a 6.6-point gap). Southern Connecticut State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 18.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,568 | 3,268 | 71.5% | 1,286 |
| 2015–16 | 8,113 | 5,241 | 64.6% | 1,408 |
| 2016–17 | 8,625 | 5,479 | 63.5% | 1,404 |
| 2017–18 | 8,922 | 5,792 | 64.9% | 1,379 |
| 2018–19 | 8,983 | 5,949 | 66.2% | 1,518 |
| 2019–20 | 9,156 | 6,351 | 69.4% | 1,523 |
| 2020–21 | 8,504 | 6,776 | 79.7% | 1,081 |
| 2021–22 | 7,294 | 6,049 | 82.9% | 1,022 |
| 2022–23 | 8,316 | 6,896 | 82.9% | 1,106 |
| 2023–24 | 8,303 | 6,735 | 81.1% | 1,227 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,938 | 4,138 | 83.8% |
| Men | 3,364 | 2,596 | 77.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Southern Connecticut State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Southern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?
Southern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate is 81.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,735 admitted of 8,303 applicants).
Is Southern Connecticut State University test optional?
Southern Connecticut State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Southern Connecticut State University?
Southern Connecticut State University received 8,303 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,735.
Is Southern Connecticut State University getting harder to get into?
Southern Connecticut State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.5% in 2014–15 to 81.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.southernct.edu/.