What Central Connecticut State costs
Central Connecticut State University charges $13,050 a year in published tuition and fees for Connecticut residents, about $6,525 a semester, and $16,550 a year for students from other states, about $8,275 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $24,870 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,210 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Central Connecticut State
For fall 2024, Central Connecticut State University received 8,919 applications and admitted 6,540 students, and 1,349 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 960 and 1190.
What Central Connecticut State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Central Connecticut State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 126 |
| Criminology | 83 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 82 |
| Finance | 78 |
| Accounting | 76 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 68 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 65 |
| Business Administration and Management | 62 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Central Connecticut State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts: 7,829 undergraduates
- University of Maine, Orono, Maine: 8,496 undergraduates
- The College of New Jersey, Ewing, New Jersey: 7,105 undergraduates
- William Paterson University of New Jersey, Wayne, New Jersey: 6,614 undergraduates
- Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, New York: 9,552 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Central Connecticut State University's acceptance rate? 73.3% for fall 2024: 6,540 of 8,919 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Central Connecticut State University? $13,050 a year for in-state students and $16,550 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Central Connecticut State University? About 7,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Central Connecticut State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 960–1190.
What is the campus setting at Central Connecticut State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Central Connecticut State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Central Connecticut State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
