Central Connecticut State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1902 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #516 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #468 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1 of 2 | In New Britain |
| #736 of 1,513 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 52 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 8,170
- Graduates
- 1,827
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- ccsu.edu
Central Connecticut State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Central Connecticut State University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 37% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 71% | 75% |
| Applicants | 8,919 | 4,185 | 4,734 |
| Admissions | 6,540 | 2,974 | 3,566 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,328 | 687 | 641 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 21 | 12 | 9 |
1,685 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
379 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
284 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Central Connecticut State University are 960-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 0%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5360 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2002 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 1421 (14%) |
| Asian | 486 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 276 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 231 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 196 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,842
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,998 | $8,716 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,998 | $8,716 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,498 | $13,074 |
| Fee in-district | $6,052 | $5,846 |
| Fee in-state | $6,052 | $5,846 |
| Fee out-of-state | $6,052 | $5,846 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,389 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,286 |
| Room charge | $7,674 |
| Meal charge | $5,612 |
Central Connecticut State University majors
Central Connecticut State University has granted 1,516 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs, 396 master's across 36 programs, and 37 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Central Connecticut State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 126 | 10 | |
| Accounting | 76 | 31 | |
| Criminology | 83 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 82 | ||
| Finance, General | 78 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 70 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 68 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 65 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 62 | ||
| General Studies | 60 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 51 | 5 | |
| Construction Management, General | 45 | 11 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 40 | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 45 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 43 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 41 | ||
| History, General | 35 | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | 8 | |
| Social Work | 37 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 33 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 31 | ||
| Sociology, General | 29 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 27 | 1 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | 11 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 26 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 20 | 6 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 26 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 14 | 11 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 21 | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 21 | ||
| Economics, General | 20 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | ||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 19 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 18 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 17 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 17 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 16 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 14 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 14 | ||
| Geography | 9 | 4 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 4 | 8 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 11 | ||
| Information Technology | 10 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | 5 | |
| Robotics Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| Journalism | 9 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 8 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Public & Applied History | 8 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 7 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | 3 | |
| Management Science | 6 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Computational Science | 4 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 4 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,516 | 396 | 37 |
Central Connecticut State University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 46% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Central Connecticut State University has published 4,409 scientific papers with 63,744 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Engineering, Psychology, Philosophy, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 27 | 83 |
| 1994 | 38 | 87 |
| 1995 | 36 | 105 |
| 1996 | 26 | 135 |
| 1997 | 43 | 177 |
| 1998 | 45 | 172 |
| 1999 | 50 | 200 |
| 2000 | 56 | 286 |
| 2001 | 42 | 272 |
| 2002 | 69 | 354 |
| 2003 | 87 | 418 |
| 2004 | 104 | 452 |
| 2005 | 113 | 590 |
| 2006 | 132 | 861 |
| 2007 | 96 | 1009 |
| 2008 | 112 | 1118 |
| 2009 | 130 | 1292 |
| 2010 | 132 | 1498 |
| 2011 | 132 | 1815 |
| 2012 | 139 | 2142 |
| 2013 | 136 | 2281 |
| 2014 | 129 | 2684 |
| 2015 | 155 | 2731 |
| 2016 | 175 | 2768 |
| 2017 | 242 | 2991 |
| 2018 | 241 | 3235 |
| 2019 | 246 | 3997 |
| 2020 | 224 | 4477 |
| 2021 | 198 | 5055 |
| 2022 | 207 | 4900 |
| 2023 | 206 | 5325 |
| 2024 | 178 | 5188 |
| 2025 | 137 | 4795 |
Central Connecticut State University alumni
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Kenny Johnson
- Occupations
- modeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Kenny Johnson is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Detective Curtis Lemansky in The Shield, Butch "Burner" Barnes in Pensacola: Wings of Gold, Detective Ham Dewey in Saving Grace, Herman Kozik in Sons of Anarchy, Matt Webb in Prime Suspect, Caleb Calhoun in Bates Motel, Dominique Luca in the CBS drama series S.W.A.T., and Tommy Welch on Chicago Fire (2014–2015).
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Richard Grieco
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actorfashion modeltelevision actortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Richard John Grieco Junior. is an American actor, artist, and former fashion model. He played Detective Dennis Booker in the popular Fox series 21 Jump Street (1988–89) and its spin-off Booker (1989–90). He has also starred in various films, including If Looks Could Kill and Mobsters (both 1991). He has voiced characters in several video games and appeared as either himself or his 21 Jump Street character in several films and television shows. Since 2009, he worked as a painter, working in a style he calls abstract emotionalism.
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Scott Pioli
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Scott Reno Pioli is an American professional football executive who currently serves as a consultant for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was an NFL analyst for NBC Sports' Football Night in America, NBC Sports Network's Pro Football Talk, Sirius XM NFL Radio and the NFL Network. He previously served as a front office executive for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, and Atlanta Falcons. Pioli served as the director – and later vice president – of player personnel for the Patriots from 2001 to 2008 when the franchise won three Super Bowl championships.
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Steve Addazio
- Occupations
- head coach
- Biography
-
Stephen Robert Addazio is an American college football coach, broadcaster, and former player. He became a color commentator for ESPN's college football broadcasts before the 2024 season. Before becoming a broadcaster, Addazio served as a high school and college coach for almost forty years, most recently as the offensive line coach for Texas A&M University. He served as the head football coach at Temple University from 2011 to 2012, Boston College from 2013 to 2019, and Colorado State University from 2020 to 2021. Before that, he was an offensive assistant for several college teams, including six seasons as an offensive line coach, assistant head coach, and offensive coordinator for the Florida Gators and was a part of two BCS National Championship Game-winning coaching staffs under head coach Urban Meyer.
General info
| Alternative names | CCSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1849 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (June and July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,141 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1615 Stanley St New Britain, Connecticut, 06050 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 74,000 |
| Phone | 8608322278 |