Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT • public • I | Northeast Conference | FCS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 9,141 • Total: 11,379

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1615 Stanley St
New Britain, CT
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Website

www.ccsu.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 4,906 (53.7%) • Female: 4,235 (46.3%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	465	5.1%
Black/African American	1,239	13.6%
Hispanic/Latino	1,863	20.4%
White	4,846	53.0%
Two or More Races	282	3.1%
International	171	1.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

75.5%

6,255 admitted from 8,282 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Test Flexible

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 480-600
Math: 480-580
Total: 960-1180

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

19-29

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:	05/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

49.3%

4-Year Graduation Rate

27.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

79.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

22.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$21,684

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$25,184

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $6,998
Out-of-state: $10,498

Room & Board

$13,086

Books & Supplies

$1,600

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$13,589
$30,001-48,000	$13,636
$48,001-75,000	$15,091
$75,001-110,000	$18,336
$110,001+	$21,562

Students Receiving Pell Grants

70%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Northeast Conference

Football

FCS

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.5 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000-$3,500/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$3,500/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$500-$1,000 total

6 automatic scholarships (11 total)

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Common questions about Central Connecticut State University

What is Central Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?

Central Connecticut State University accepts 76% of applicants, from 8,282 applications.

How much does Central Connecticut State University cost?

Tuition and fees are $6,998 in-state and $10,498 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $13,589 on average after aid.

Does Central Connecticut State University require SAT or ACT scores?

Central Connecticut State University considers test scores but does not require them.

What ACT score do you need for Central Connecticut State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 29 on the ACT.

What is Central Connecticut State University's graduation rate?

49% of students graduate within six years.