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Central Connecticut State University

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Rating

Public

Type

13,866

Students

$17,726

Tuition

66%

Acceptance

#812

Ranking

Large Suburb

Campus Setting

New Britain, CT

1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06050

Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution located in New Britain, CT ranked 20th in Connecticut. It has a total of 10,873 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting barely shy of 2/3 of applicants. Central Connecticut State University offers 136 different majors and is best known for its Network and System Administration, Technology Teacher Education, and Computer Engineering Technologies programs (nationally ranked 6th, 12th, and 14th respectively). With an annual tuition of $5,924 for in-state students and $17,726 for those from out-of-state, Central Connecticut State University is moderately priced. 53.06% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, employment. Open graduating, alumni go on to take home more or less $47,900 per year, which is 15% over the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$24,028
Above Average

Central Connecticut State University

$24,028

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$39,821

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$33,273

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

66%Acceptance
Less Selective

Central Connecticut State University

66%

National

69%
Sat

970 - 1160

97% of students submit

Admissions Yield

27%

ACT

16 - 24

4% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Students

10,873Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

53%

In-state

83%

Female

47%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

17%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
7% Accounting6% Psychology, General6% Criminology81% Others

7% Accounting

6% Psychology, General

6% Criminology

81% Others

Accounting

7%

187 Graduates

Psychology, General

6%

173 Graduates

Criminology

6%

154 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

5%

136 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

4%

107 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

4%

103 Graduates

Finance, General

3%

91 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

3%

74 Graduates

English Language and Literature, General

3%

71 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors14:114:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

14

Number of Library Books

446,861

Academic Spend per Student

$13,252

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

75%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$39,100/Year

Central Connecticut State University

$39,100

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$39,100

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$47,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

53%