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Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CTPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 73% Acceptance
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73%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$16,857
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
7.8K
Students
Medium campus body
$49,016
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Central Connecticut State University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of New Britain, CT. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
73% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading490 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math470 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
73%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Social Sciences13% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $209,970
Earnings 5yr: $207,278
Debt: N/A
Construction Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,946
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,899
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $105,559
Earnings 5yr: $101,807
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,777
Earnings 5yr: $120,945
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,450
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,462
Earnings 5yr: $91,231
Debt: $22,534
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,908
Earnings 5yr: $92,098
Debt: $22,402
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,216
Earnings 5yr: $90,180
Debt: $26,236
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,472
Earnings 5yr: $87,854
Debt: $31,000
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,396
Earnings 5yr: $87,994
Debt: $25,125
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,366
Earnings 5yr: $92,467
Debt: $31,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,238
Earnings 5yr: $104,520
Debt: $19,415
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,230
Earnings 5yr: $81,085
Debt: $26,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,910
Earnings 5yr: $71,772
Debt: $20,348
Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,683
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,217
Earnings 5yr: $72,552
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,636
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,408
Earnings 5yr: $70,820
Debt: $22,375
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,859
Earnings 5yr: $66,938
Debt: $25,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$16,857
In-State Tuition$13,050
Out-of-State Tuition$16,550
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

38%
Pell Grants
49%
Take Loans
61%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$49,016
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,562

Completion Signals

48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$181/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

54%
Men
46%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 54% men and 46% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
16%
Avg Family Income
$64,061
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