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 |
Central Connecticut State University, located in New Britain, Connecticut, approximately 10 miles southwest of Hartford, occupies a 165-acre suburban campus characterized by a mix of modern and traditional brick buildings. Founded in 1849 as the New Britain Normal School to train teachers, CCSU has evolved into a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across four academic schools. The university maintains strong programs in education, engineering technology, and business, while also housing the only engineering school among Connecticut's four regional universities. Most first-year students reside in one of the six campus residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Blue Devils, primarily in the Northeast Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
CCSU is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Central Connecticut State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#382 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#104 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Connecticut
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Connecticut
#448 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Connecticut
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1180 |
| ACT | 19/29 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Connecticut Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $5,796 |
| Room and Board | $12,710 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,256 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,026 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $5,796 |
| Room and Board | $12,710 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,256 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,302 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025