Overview

Central Connecticut State University is a University institution located in New Britain, CT, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT  06050
United States

Contact Lawrence Hall
Director of Admissions
Email: halllaw@ccsu.edu
Phone: 860-832-2278
Fax: 860-832-2522

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Construction Management, General
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Network And System Administration/administrator
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Industrial Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Robotics Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,282

Applied

6,255

Accepted

7,917

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,253

Females Applied

3,333

Females Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,029

Males Applied

2,922

Males Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.21

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	2 recommendations
Other requirements:	High School class rank

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 28th	October 15th
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 26th	January 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	545	470	580
SAT Math	525	460	570
ACT Composite	22	16	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,998

In-state

20,938

Out-of-state

6,998

In-district

Fees

6,052

Full-time student fees

13,086

Room & board

7,674

Room only

Financial Aid

11,408

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,356

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,142

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,119

Avg. Loan Aid

1,716

Avg. Grant Aid

6,414

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

53%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

7%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,917

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

5%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	20%
Black or African American	13.49%
White or Caucasian	54.25%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	5.01%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.06%
Other	2.18%

Gender

Male (54.34%)

Female (45.66%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	29%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming/Family Day, Spring Concert and Spring Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Program Board (C.A.N.), Inter-Residence Council, Student Radio Station (WFCS) and Car Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

867

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 409

Part-time - 458

Male - 452

Female - 415