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Central Connecticut State University

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New Britain, CT

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Central Connecticut State University is a public mid-sized school in New Britain, CT, enrolling about 7,822 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 73% of applicants get in. Engineering graduates, especially in Mechanical Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $94,462/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate73%
SAT range960–1190
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads7,822
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,870
4-year grad rate49%
Median earnings, 10yr out$58,562

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans49%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out61%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$60,713/yr
Biology, General$58,193/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Construction Management$93,908/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$87,396/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$78,910/yr
Accounting and Related Services$74,408/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$71,392/yr
Marketing$67,290/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$52,238/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$62,580/yr
Journalism$56,990/yr
Communication and Media Studies$54,195/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$86,238/yr
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$86,230/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$56,607/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$52,220/yr
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering$94,462/yr
Civil Engineering$87,366/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$90,472/yr
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians$71,243/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$55,295/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$92,216/yr
History
History$54,037/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$72,859/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$67,562/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$53,227/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$59,309/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$62,384/yr
Criminology$61,950/yr
Political Science and Government$60,678/yr
Sociology$56,463/yr
Geography and Cartography$55,274/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$57,214/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$39,387/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,512
Typical room charge$7,314
Typical board charge$5,350

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Central Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?

Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT admits approximately 73% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Central Connecticut State University?

Admitted students at Central Connecticut State University typically score between 960–1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Central Connecticut State University cost?

Central Connecticut State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,870 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Central Connecticut State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Central Connecticut State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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