College · Catholic life on campus
Southern Connecticut State University
- LocationNew Haven, CT
- Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 8,820 students
Southern Connecticut State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.
The Archdiocese of Hartford's campus ministry page lists Southern Connecticut State University among the ten campuses it serves.
Catholic churches nearby
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 788 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven
- Saint Brendens Roman Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
- Saint Catherine of Seina Chapel — 1.2 mi
- St. Martin De Porres — 1.4 mi
- Saint Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 563 George Street, New Haven
- Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale University — 1.7 mi · 268 Park Street, New Haven
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Catholic life scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Catholic life on campus
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The diocese's campus ministry page lists Southern Connecticut State University among the campuses it serves.)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Hartfordarchdioceseofhartford.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Archdiocese of Hartford campus ministry serves ten campuses throughout the state”
“Southern Connecticut State University Trinity College”
- Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Hartfordarchdioceseofhartford.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
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Catholic campus ministry
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Hartfordarchdioceseofhartford.org/ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Archdiocese of Hartford campus ministry serves ten campuses throughout the state”
“Southern Connecticut State University Trinity College”
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.50%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,507
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 6,781 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 8,820 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $20,857 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $29,673 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $22,250 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 50% |
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $55,043 |
| Admission rate | 91% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 41% |
Value index: 49 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Archbishop of Hartford
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: archdioceseofhartford.org, archdioceseofhartford.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 130493
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask
- Is Southern Connecticut State University a Catholic college?
- No. Southern Connecticut State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Archdiocese of Hartford Campus Ministry.
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