Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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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 7,807 prospective students applied, and 5,124 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,377 enrolled in the school. 8,167 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,655 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $5,924 plus fees of $5,144. CCSU is ranked 572 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CCSU is rated within the top 50% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#572 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#182 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Connecticut
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Connecticut
#549 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Connecticut
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1160 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 2.98 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Connecticut Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Other Fees | $5,144 |
| Room and Board | $12,528 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,215 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,861 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Other Fees | $5,144 |
| Room and Board | $12,528 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,215 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,663 |
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.