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Central Connecticut State University campus

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Central Connecticut State University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
73.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹15,54,574Out-of-state
Students
7,822Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

About

Central Connecticut State University (Central Connecticut, CCSU, Central Connecticut State, or informally Central) is a public university in New Britain, Connecticut. Founded in 1849 as the State Normal School, CCSU is Connecticut's oldest publicly-funded university. It is made up of four schools: the Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; the School of Business; the School of Education and Professional Studies; and the School of Engineering, Science, and Technology. As of Spring 2022, the university was attended by 8,898 students: 7,054 undergraduate students and 1,844 graduate students. More than half of students live off campus and 96 percent are Connecticut residents. The school is part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system (CSCU), which also oversees Eastern, Western, and Southern Connecticut State Universities.

Admissions planning estimate

73.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 38.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 75.53%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 75.5% (6,255/8,282; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

73 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 8,919
Offered a place 6,540
Enrolled 1,349

20.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite960-1190
4001600
ACT composite18-24
136

What a year costs

₹29,34,060 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹15,54,574
  • Housing₹12,29,194
  • Books & supplies₹1,50,291
Sticker price ₹29,34,060
After aid (average) ₹15,83,412

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹12,25,813
Out-of-state ₹15,54,574

Average aid awarded: ₹7,27,128 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.1%
Retention
48.4%
Graduation
64%
Get financial aid
8%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 52.1%
Hispanic 21.1%
African American 14.7%
Asian 5%
Multiracial 2.9%
Unknown 2.2%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate73.33%
Total Applicants8919
Admitted Applicants6540
Enrolled Applicants1349
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %960
SAT Composite 75th %1190
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹12,25,813
Out-of-State Tuition₹15,54,574
Average Housing Cost₹12,29,194
Books & Supplies₹1,50,291
Average Net Price₹15,83,412
Students Receiving Aid64%
Average Aid Awarded₹7,27,128
Out-of-State Students8%

Student Body Diversity

African American14.74%
Asian4.99%
Hispanic21.13%
White52.07%
Multiracial2.85%
Native American0.12%
Pacific Islander0.05%
International1.85%
Unknown Race2.2%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate48.44%
Retention Rate77.11%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates7822

Contact

Street Address1615 Stanley St
ZIP Code06050
Phone(860) 832-2278
Websitehttps://www.ccsu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/