Central Connecticut State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,512
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in New Britain, Connecticut, CCSU-New Britain is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Central Connecticut State University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, CCSU-New Britain emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 72% at CCSU-New Britain suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,542

Cost of attendance at Central Connecticut State University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,946

Cost of attendance at Central Connecticut State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Central Connecticut State University received on average $6,526 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,526

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	420	36%	$4,722	$1,983,362
Other Federal Grant	434	37%	$4,997	$2,168,847
State Grant/Scholarships	218	19%	$2,821	$615,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,027	87%	$4,013	$4,121,036
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,058	90%	$6,526	$6,904,883

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Central Connecticut State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Central Connecticut State University students is 54.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.1%.

54.7%

asian 59.6% 31 students
African American 48.6% 70 students
white 57.3% 483 students
unknown 54.4% 25 students
hispanic 48.5% 98 students
International Students 50.0% 8 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 20 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northeast Conference
Baseball Northeast Conference
Basketball Northeast Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Central Connecticut State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Central Connecticut State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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