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Central Connecticut State University Trade Programs

Central Connecticut State University is a public institution located in New Britain, CT. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Central Connecticut State University?

Contact information for CCSU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06050
Phone:	8608322278
Website:	www.ccsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.ccsu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.ccsu.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into CCSU?

You can apply to CCSU online at: www.ccsu.edu/apply

CCSU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CCSU

Here’s what CCSU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into CCSU?

CCSU admits 73%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

21% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at CCSU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 600. Math scores were between 470 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 960 to 1190.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at CCSU are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,185	2,974	71%
Women	4,734	3,566	75%

Can I Afford Central Connecticut State University?

The average net price after aid at CCSU is $16,435. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,998
In-State Fees	$6,052
Out-of-State Tuition	$10,498
Out-of-State Fees	$6,052
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,050
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$16,550

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 18% of students at CCSU receive some form of financial aid (1,416 students).

Nearly 73% of students at CCSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,403 per student.

38% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,305.

Student Loan Debt

49% of CCSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,551 per year.

Central Connecticut State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,327 students enrolled at CCSU, all undergraduate. CCSU is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,670 undergraduate students at CCSU, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Central Connecticut State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	391
Black or African American	1,142
Hispanic	1,626
White	3,950
American Indian/Alaska Native	15
Two or More Races	207
Non-Resident	145

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CCSU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Connecticut	1,238
New York	41
Massachusetts	20
New Jersey	14
Rhode Island	8

Additionally, approximately 1.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Central Connecticut State University

CCSU provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,267 undergraduate students at CCSU took at least one online class — of those, 116 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Central Connecticut State University

CCSU offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CCSU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.