ACCEPTANCE RATE
75.5%
More selective than 43% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Public University
Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University is a public four-year institution located in New Britain, Connecticut. With over 9,700 students and diverse academic programs ranging from education to engineering, the campus offers state-of-the-art facilities and abundant green spaces for learning and community engagement.
New Britain, CTsuburb, large
75.5%ACCEPTANCE
$17,207AVG NET PRICE
49%GRAD RATE
9,712STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Central Connecticut State University Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Central Connecticut State University is a public four-year university situated in New Britain, Connecticut. The campus serves approximately 9,700 students and offers undergraduate and graduate programs across numerous disciplines including arts, business, education, engineering, and the sciences.
Academic life emphasizes real-world experience through internships at organizations like ESPN or archaeological digs in neighboring communities. The campus features state-of-the-art academic buildings, safe accessible walkways, and abundant green spaces that create a welcoming environment for students and faculty alike.
Student life includes opportunities to explore the world through study abroad programs in places like Costa Rica or China. On campus, facilities include state-of-the-art fitness centers, club sports, and an on-site Drop-In Child Care Center supporting families with children ages three to twelve.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Settingsuburb, large
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
Central Connecticut State University admits approximately 75.5 percent of its applicants, reflecting a selective process among the 8,282 individuals who applied recently. Prospective students should review specific program requirements as the university offers both undergraduate and graduate pathways across many disciplines.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
960–1,180
4001600
APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 1regular
Undergraduate application fee $50.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$12,460/yr
Out-of-state: $25,736/yr. Connecticut residents pay roughly 52% less.
Net price by income band
$11,562$0–$30,000
$12,817$30,001–$48,000
$15,178$48,001–$75,000
$18,572$75,001–$110,000
$21,300$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$17,207/yr
▲ 19% since 2020-2170% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $7,224.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The university offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs including education, engineering, business, and the sciences within state-of-the-art academic buildings. Students can pursue degrees in fields ranging from computer science to journalism while gaining real-world experience through internships at organizations like ESPN or archaeological digs.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
38.9% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
49%
▼ 5 pts since 2016
First-year retention
79%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
66
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Psychology, General.8.4%
Criminology.7.9%
Business Administration and Management, General.5.6%
Accounting.5.5%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.4.6%
Computer and Information Sciences, General.4.1%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
2,364
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
suburb, large
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$58,562
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
10.9%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
79.5%
79.5% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Central Connecticut State University.