Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | New Britain, Connecticut |
| Online | ccsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in New Britain, Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,285 prospective students applied, and 4,703 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,093 enrolled in the school. 6,555 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,098 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,162 plus fees of $5,380. CCSU is ranked 420 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CCSU is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Central Connecticut State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#420 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#135 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Connecticut
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Connecticut
#496 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Value Colleges in Connecticut
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1180 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Connecticut Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $5,380 |
| Room and Board | $12,174 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,256 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,572 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $5,380 |
| Room and Board | $12,174 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,256 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,846 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 30% |
| Social Sciences | 14% |
| Education | 10% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=128771 IPEDS survey data for Central Connecticut State University.
Current students may use the Central Connecticut State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.