Overview
Central Connecticut State University is Connecticut’s oldest public university and the largest institution in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system. CCSU is home to schools of Business, Education, Engineering, and Graduate Studies conferring bachelor’s and graduate degrees. Designated a Community Engagement University, CCSU joins with local community partners to provide learn-by-doing engagement experiences for students. Additionally, the CCSU campus hosts an LGBT Center to provide a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and organize community educational seminars.
Acceptance Rate:
76%
Average Net Price:
$16,017
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1064
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $13,050 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,550 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,086 |
| Books and Supplies | $1600 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
53%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,949
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,239
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,191
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
23%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3048
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,239
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$29,427,224
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,001,522
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
62%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,476
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,194
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$210
Students receiving federal loans
61%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,227
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,993
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
8282
Students Applied
70%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
835
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 28 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | December 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
1%
Submitting ACT
25%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1064
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,712
Total Number of Undergrads
7,917
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
55%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
84
Faculty Overview
0
100
54%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
34
Countries Represented
20
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
Student Organizations
130
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
20%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
30%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional 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
3
Sports Club
9
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Central Connecticut State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,600
Top 5 Cities
Hartford
New York
Boston
New London
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Central Connecticut State University
Travelers
Pratt and Whitney
Aetna
Cigna
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,194
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$210
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