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Central Connecticut State University

#437 in US ranking New Britain, CT
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$25,348
Tuition & fees
$13,050
Avg. aid
$7,403
Receiving aid
95%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
960–1190
Avg. ACT
23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
48%
Median salary
$50,670
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Central Connecticut State University?

Homecoming and Family Day are recurring opportunities for Central Connecticut State University students, alumni, and families to gather around campus activities and athletics. The occasion connects current student life with the university's alumni community.

Reported spring events include a Spring Concert and Spring Week. Their schedules and activities can vary from year to year, so a past event is not a promise of a particular performer or program in a future semester. Student-led planning through campus activities groups is one way students can participate beyond attending.

What are the student housing and dining options at Central Connecticut State University?

Central Connecticut State University offers undergraduate residence-hall housing, including coeducational housing. Living on campus is an option, not evidence that a room is guaranteed; students should review the current housing application, deadlines, and availability before making plans.

Residence facilities are reported to have high-speed internet access. Meal plans and campus dining options allow residents - and, where eligible, commuters - to arrange meals around their schedules. Students comparing housing choices should check the current room types and meal-plan terms rather than assuming that every residence or dining plan has the same price or features.

Off-campus living is another consideration for a university with a large commuter population. A student comparing it with residence-hall housing should account for a lease term, utilities, transportation, and food purchases, not rent alone.

Central Connecticut State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

136

Central Connecticut State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
30%
Campus size
314 acres

Central Connecticut State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Central Connecticut State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Elihu Burritt Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Central Connecticut State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Central Connecticut State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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