67%

Acceptance Rate

$6,682

Avg.Financial Aid

001378

FAFSA Code

Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    CIHE

  • Website

    www2.ccsu.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    11,822

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

1615 Stanley St

Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. Usually, the rankings of colleges/universities by Forbes and US News are considered trustworthy by applicants and experts. However, Central Connecticut State University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications. Generally, the ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st May

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    67%

  • SAT Range

    980 - 1170

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    19 - 24

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $50

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at CCSU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $50. The SAT score in the range of 970-1160 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. The average ACT score at Central Connecticut State University is 20. However, those getting an ACT score less than 17 might also be offered admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 1615 Stanley St, New Britain, Connecticut 06050. To gather more information, they can call them at (860) 832-2278.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $15,469

  • Average Annual Cost

    $5,642

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $25,869

  • Other Fees

    $4,974

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $12,176

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,027

Total One Year Cost

$25,869

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to CCSU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $33,341. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

74%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

42%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$222

Faculty Overview

55%

Male Professors

45%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Psychology, General

    168 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    147 Graduates

  • Criminology

    134 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    114 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    113 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    81 Graduates

  • Marketing

    75 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    75 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    113 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    81 Graduates

  • Marketing

    75 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    75 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    73 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    72 Graduates

  • Social Work

    64 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    51 Graduates

  • History

    46 Graduates

  • Sociology

    46 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    46 Graduates

  • Management Information Systems and...

    45 Graduates

  • Construction Management

    45 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    44 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    44 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    42 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    39 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    38 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    37 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    31 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...

    29 Graduates

  • Economics

    28 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    25 Graduates

  • Industrial Production Technologies/...

    23 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    23 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    21 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    20 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    17 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering Technologies/T...

    17 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    16 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    12 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    12 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    11 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    11 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    11 Graduates

  • Journalism

    10 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    9 Graduates

  • International/Global Studies

    7 Graduates

  • Computer Software and Media Applica...

    7 Graduates

  • Music

    6 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    6 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    6 Graduates

  • Physics

    4 Graduates

  • Electromechanical Instrumentation a...

    4 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    2 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    1 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Tech...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

9,546

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

34%

Full-time / Part-time

79% / 21%

Students Gender

Male

53%

US National: 44%

Female

47%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

60%

Unknown

3%

Black

12%

Hispanic

16%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

5%

Out Of State

93%

In State

2%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$75,579 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

24%

Averege Housing Cost

$7,004/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,172/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,172/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Blue Devils

School Colors

blue and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Northeast Conference

Total Male Athletes

217

Total Female Athletes

164

Intramural Sports

6

Sports Club

37

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Soccer

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $12,528 per year for living on campus. Central Connecticut State University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at CCSU costs around $5,172 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 53% male and 47% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$39,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$47,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$16,750 - $27,500

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$174 - $285

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

72%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,682

Students Receiving Federal Grants

40%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,815

Students Receiving State Aid

24%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,842

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

61%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,566

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$8,954

$30K - $48K

$8,188

$48K - $75K

$5,585

$75K - $110K

$2,693

> $110K

$1,245

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$26,917,649

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$4,047,623

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at CCSU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Central Connecticut State University is around $3,954 and the federal grant is $4,905. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $2,715, while the institutional aid is $3,954.

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