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Central Connecticut State University

CCSU

New Britain, Connecticut 06050

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Known for business — excellent value

Central Connecticut State University is a public institution in New Britain with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1091, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.7K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,562 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,435.

Established
1849
Mascot
Kizer the Blue Devil
Type
Public university
Conference
Northeast Conference
Division
Division I

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76%Acceptance
1091SAT Avg
7,670Students
14:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$58,562Earnings 10yr
$16,435Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Central Connecticut State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1091

Reading & WritingMid: 545
480600
MathMid: 520
480580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1929

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1091

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,460
Tuition (out-of-state)$25,736
Room & Board$12,710
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$24,112
Average Net Price$16,435
Median Debt at Graduation$22,300
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,562
$30–48K$12,817
$48–75K$15,178
$75–110K$18,572
$110K+$21,300

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,435

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

55

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (119)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,670
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 13%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 5%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.3%
Freshman Retention78.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,016
8 Years$56,602
10 Years$58,562

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,000
Men
$58,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#66

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

132Very High

Estimated from CT state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
93 mi(161 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
99 mi(172 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
174 mi(302 min)

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