Central Connecticut State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1908 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #518 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #471 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1 of 2 | In New Britain |
| #708 of 1,483 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 52 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 7,917
- Graduates
- 1,795
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- 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 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 73% | 78% |
| Applicants | 8,282 | 4,029 | 4,253 |
| Admissions | 6,255 | 2,922 | 3,333 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,416 | 726 | 690 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 25 | 13 | 12 |
1,560 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
379 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
365 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Central Connecticut State University are 960-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Central Connecticut State University are 19-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | 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 | 5448 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1841 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 1228 (13%) |
| Asian | 472 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 291 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 237 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 183 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
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
- $7,949
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,664 | $8,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,664 | $8,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,940 | $21,380 |
| Fee in-district | $5,796 | $5,590 |
| Fee in-state | $5,796 | $5,590 |
| Fee out-of-state | $5,796 | $5,590 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,364 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,910 |
| Room charge | $7,456 |
| Meal charge | $5,454 |
Central Connecticut State University majors
Central Connecticut State University has granted 1,778 bachelor's degrees across 59 programs, 453 master's across 35 programs, and 41 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 | 149 | 15 | |
| Criminology | 141 | ||
| Accounting | 97 | 34 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 99 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 86 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 82 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 68 | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 72 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 55 | 16 | |
| Finance, General | 68 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 58 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 55 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 51 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 48 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 42 | 6 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 47 | ||
| General Studies | 46 | ||
| History, General | 42 | 4 | |
| Social Work | 46 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 39 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 35 | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 35 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 14 | 16 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 29 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 29 | ||
| Economics, General | 28 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 28 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 22 | 6 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 26 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 25 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 25 | ||
| Sociology, General | 24 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | 9 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 21 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 21 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 12 | 8 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 18 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 17 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 11 | 6 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 16 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 16 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 16 | ||
| Geography | 9 | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 13 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 13 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | ||
| Management Science | 13 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 12 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 8 | 4 | |
| Education, General | 11 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 11 | ||
| Journalism | 11 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 9 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Robotics Technology & Technician | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 7 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | ||
| Information Technology | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Public & Applied History | 4 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | ||
| Computational Science | 3 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 3 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | 1 | |
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,778 | 453 | 41 |
Central Connecticut State University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 47% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Central Connecticut State University has published 4,294 scientific papers with 60,146 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 30 | 75 |
| 1993 | 26 | 82 |
| 1994 | 38 | 87 |
| 1995 | 36 | 104 |
| 1996 | 26 | 135 |
| 1997 | 43 | 177 |
| 1998 | 45 | 172 |
| 1999 | 50 | 200 |
| 2000 | 56 | 285 |
| 2001 | 42 | 272 |
| 2002 | 69 | 353 |
| 2003 | 87 | 418 |
| 2004 | 104 | 451 |
| 2005 | 113 | 590 |
| 2006 | 132 | 861 |
| 2007 | 96 | 1007 |
| 2008 | 113 | 1120 |
| 2009 | 130 | 1293 |
| 2010 | 132 | 1497 |
| 2011 | 132 | 1818 |
| 2012 | 138 | 2139 |
| 2013 | 137 | 2283 |
| 2014 | 129 | 2689 |
| 2015 | 154 | 2719 |
| 2016 | 175 | 2769 |
| 2017 | 241 | 2992 |
| 2018 | 239 | 3237 |
| 2019 | 246 | 3996 |
| 2020 | 224 | 4478 |
| 2021 | 197 | 5056 |
| 2022 | 207 | 4889 |
| 2023 | 206 | 5316 |
| 2024 | 175 | 5131 |
Central Connecticut State University alumni
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Kenny Johnson
- Occupations
- film actormodeltelevision actoractor
- 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
- producermusicianfilm producerfilm actorfashion model
- Biography
-
Richard John Grieco Jr. 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 Pioli is an American professional football executive who most recently worked as the assistant general manager for the Atlanta Falcons. 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 and Kansas City Chiefs. 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 football coach and 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 | 1,114 |
| 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 |