Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1849Large suburbSEVP certified
About
Central Connecticut State University (Central Connecticut, CCSU, Central Connecticut State, or informally Central) 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 five schools: the Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; the College of Health and Rehabilitation 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.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$16,550
- Estimated total for international students
- US$28,848
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$13,050
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$25,348
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,822
- Graduate students
- 1,827
- International undergraduates
- 2%
- Students per teacher
- 14 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 73%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 490–600 · Maths 470–590
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$65,779
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (131)
Bachelor's degrees59 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementCriminologyData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGraphic CommunicationsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInformation Science/StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees34 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputational ScienceComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralGeography and CartographyHistoryInternational/Globalization StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Doctoral degrees2 subjects
Educational Administration and SupervisionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Undergraduate certificates7 subjects
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsHistoric Preservation and ConservationHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Graduate certificates28 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputational ScienceComputer EngineeringConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansSpecial Education and TeachingSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.