Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
4-year Public university
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Overview

Central Connecticut State University is a public institution established in 1849 with suburban setting located at New Britain. It is ranked 69 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#69 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Suburban
Location New Britain, Connecticut
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1849
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
7,665 Undergraduates
Website http://www.ccsu.edu/

Learning

14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$41,314
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$17,291
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $12,460
Outstate Tuition Fee $25,736
Room and Board Fees $12,710
$45,818 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

77% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.2 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement --
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted CollegeNet Application

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is native language.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
28
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$12,117 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$6,615 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $41,314
65% Students with need received Financial Aid
7.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application September 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available

Other Scholarships

Anne B. Alling Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Provides scholarships for full-time matriculated undergraduate students at CCSU with preference given to a single parent or non-traditional students who meet one or more of the following criteria: a) students who have returned to higher education after an absence of three or more years; b) demonstrated lack of sufficient means to meet the cost of higher education; or c) documented efforts to finance higher education costs through full and part-time employment.
Justus Beach Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details The Justus Beach Scholarship is awarded to students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds who are enrolled in one of the University's teacher preparation programs.
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Students

7,665 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
76% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
31% Students graduate within 6 years