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Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate77%
Acceptance Rate77%

About Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University is a public, state university in the suburb of New Britain, Connecticut. Central Connecticut State University was founded in 1849. The college enrolls around 9,468 students a year, including 7,730 undergraduates.

Central Connecticut State University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Central Connecticut State University. The acceptance rate at Central Connecticut State University is 77%. Out of 7,302 applications received in 2022, 5,601 students were offered admission.

Central Connecticut State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 77%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.2
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 53%

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Central Connecticut State University is located in the town of New Britain, Connecticut,.

If you would like to see Central Connecticut State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 84 to New Britain, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

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College Info

1615 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06050-4010

Campus Setting: Suburban

Central Connecticut State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 28

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 28

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Central Connecticut State University is Aug 28.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Central Connecticut State University is Aug 28.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Central Connecticut State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

950 - 1150

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Math SAT Range

460 - 570

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Reading SAT Range

480 - 590

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1150 and Above

Good

950 to 1150

Avg

950 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Central Connecticut State University students is 1052. Applicants with SAT scores of 1150 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Central Connecticut State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 950 to 1150 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 950 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Central Connecticut State University.

Central Connecticut State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$25,170

In State

$38,446

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$6,664
$19,940
Fees
$5,796
$5,796
Housing
$12,710
$12,710
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Central Connecticut State University is like? There are approximately 9,468 students enrolled at Central Connecticut State University, including 7,730 undergraduate students and 1,738 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from CT and 4% percent of students are from other states.

79%

Full Time

21%

Part Time

96%

In State

4%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

9,468

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

77%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$12,460

Out-of-State

$25,736

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 28
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