Central Connecticut State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Connecticut residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,822 students.
About This School
Central Connecticut State University is a public institution located in New Britain, Connecticut with approximately 7,822 undergraduate students enrolled. Central Connecticut State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,857 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $51,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Central Connecticut State University is a public university in New Britain, Connecticut. Founded in 1849 as the State Normal School, CCSU is Connecticut's oldest publicly-funded university. It is made up of four schools: the Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; the School of Business; the School of Education and Professional Studies; and the School of Engineering, Science, and Technology. As of Spring 2022, the university was attended by 8,898 students: 7,054 undergraduate students and 1,844 graduate students. More than half of students live off campus and 96 percent are Connecticut residents. The school is part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system (CSCU), which also oversees Eastern, Western, and Southern Connecticut State Universities.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $16,435/year net price and only $16,750 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree in Connecticut, and the $51,600 median earnings are reasonable for a regional public school. The real concern is the 49% graduation rate — that means roughly half of students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, have a clear plan for staying on track, and are drawn to programs in business, education, or engineering where CCSU has established depth.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Central Connecticut State University in the news
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,822 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06050
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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