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Central Connecticut State University Science & Tech Programs

Central Connecticut State University is a public institution located in New Britain, CT. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Central Connecticut State University Rankings

CCSU is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#10 of 41	State — Connecticut
Overall Quality	#54 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#497 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Central Connecticut State University?

Contact details for CCSU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06050
Phone:	8608322278
Website:	www.ccsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.ccsu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.ccsu.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into CCSU?

You can apply to CCSU online at: www.ccsu.edu/apply

CCSU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CCSU

This is what CCSU considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into CCSU?

CCSU admits 73%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

21% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at CCSU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 600. Math scores were between 470 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 960 to 1190.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at CCSU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,185	2,974	71%
Women	4,734	3,566	75%

Can I Afford Central Connecticut State University?

The average net price after aid at CCSU is $16,435. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,998
In-State Fees	$6,052
Out-of-State Tuition	$10,498
Out-of-State Fees	$6,052
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,050
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$16,550

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 18% of students at CCSU receive some form of financial aid (1,416 students).

Approximately 73% of students at CCSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,403 per student.

38% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,305.

Student Loan Debt

49% of CCSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,551 per year.

Central Connecticut State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,327 students enrolled at CCSU. CCSU is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,670 undergraduate students at CCSU, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Central Connecticut State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	391
Black or African American	1,142
Hispanic	1,626
White	3,950
American Indian/Alaska Native	15
Two or More Races	207
Non-Resident	145

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CCSU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Connecticut	1,238
New York	41
Massachusetts	20
New Jersey	14
Rhode Island	8

Additionally, approximately 1.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Central Connecticut State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,795 of CCSU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CCSU, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Central Connecticut State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	70
Black or African American	199
Hispanic	265
White	1,129
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	50
Non-Resident	39

Online Learning at Central Connecticut State University

CCSU delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,267 undergraduate students at CCSU took at least one online class — of those, 116 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 418 students took at least one online class and 263 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Central Connecticut State University

CCSU offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CCSU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.