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Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut

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Overview

Enrollment
9,653
Central Connecticut State University overview
Location New Britain, Connecticut
Online ccsu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Central Connecticut State University overview
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.

Ratings

6/10
Overall
6/10
Academics
8/10
Resources
6/10
Outcomes
4/10
Value

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

Rankings

Rankings for Central Connecticut State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Moderate
Central Connecticut State University overview
SAT 950/1180
ACT 19/26
GPA 3.2
Applications Accepted
74.8% 
Central Connecticut State University overview
Applications Due May 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Connecticut Resident Tuition
$6,162
In State Costs for Central Connecticut State University
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
$18,436
Out of State Costs for Central Connecticut State University
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$49,000 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Central Connecticut State University students
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.