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Public4-Yearmedium campus

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT

3.1Good
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76%

Open Admissions

51%

Graduation

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About Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University is a public four-year institution located in New Britain, Connecticut. With an enrollment of approximately 7,670 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 76%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 51%. Graduates earn a median salary of $58,562 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $16,435 per year.

Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate

76%

Class of 2026 data

Graduation Rate

51%

Enrollment

7,670

Total students

Median Earnings

$58,562

10 yrs after entry

In-State Tuition

$12,460

Per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,736

Per year

Average Net Price

$16,435

After aid (avg)

SAT Range

N/A or test-optional

Campus Location

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Typical GPA Range

2.5 – 2.85

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SAT Score Range (M+R)

Test-optional / N/A

ACT Score Range

19 – 29

Test Score Ranges

SAT Score (Math + Reading)

Test-optional / N/A

SAT Math

25th

480

Median

520

75th

580

200800

ACT Composite

25th

19

Median

23

75th

29

136

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Cost & Financial Aid

Cost Comparison

Out-of-State Tuition$25,736/yr
In-State Tuition$12,460/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$16,435/yr

What most students actually pay

Return on Investment

Good

4-Year Cost

$65,740

10-Year Earnings

$585,620

ROI Multiple

8.9×

Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment

Scholarships at Central Connecticut State University

Student Outcomes

51%

Graduation Rate

Within 6 years

$59k

Median Earnings

10 years after enrollment

7,670

Total Enrollment

Undergraduate students

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76% acceptance · $16,435 net price

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