Central Connecticut State University

1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT
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School Description

Provided by Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University is a regional, comprehensive public university dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences and to education for the professions. Comprising five schools—Arts & Sciences, Business, Education & Professional Studies, Engineering & Technology, and Graduate Studies—CCSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the Master’s and sixth-year levels and the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. Committed to offering Connecticut citizens access to distinctive academic programs of high quality, the University is also a responsive and creative intellectual and economic resource for the people and institutions of our state’s Capitol Region. More than 85 percent of CCSU graduates remain in Connecticut, contributing to the intellectual, cultural, and economic health of the state.

CCSU is, above all else, a vibrant learning-centered community dedicated to teaching and to scholarship. Education at the undergraduate and graduate level balances academic challenge and personal support, leading students to become thoughtful, responsible, and successful citizens. A network of study-abroad opportunities, overseas inter-institutional arrangements, and other internationally focused educational programming prepares students to become “global citizens,” responsive to a world of cultural differences and able to succeed in an increasingly international marketplace.

With a campus of nearly 165 acres and some 40 buildings, CCSU is embarked on a major campus renovation program, investing in state-of-the-art technologies and creating a campus of beauty and hospitality to assure the University’s place among the finest educational institutions in Connecticut. All major academic buildings feature classrooms with computers, ceiling-mounted video/data projectors, VCRs, document cameras, and DVD players, along with other components enabling satellite teleconferencing and computer software demonstrations. Wireless access is available throughout the campus. The University offers 9 residence halls, housing some 20 percent of students.

CCSU is located in a neighborhood on the northern edge of New Britain, 15 minutes from the state capital of Hartford and about two hours from New York City and Boston.

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Central Connecticut State University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Central Connecticut State University is a state university in New Britain, Connecticut. It is the oldest public university in Connecticut and ranks third oldest of all universities in Connecticut, having been founded in 1849.

History

Founded in 1849, Central Connecticut State University is the oldest public institution of higher education in Connecticut.

New Britain Normal School

At the beginning, the School was founded as a Normal School to train teachers. The Normal School at New Britain, Connecticut was the sixth normal school to be founded in the United States. Normal Schools had been previously established in West Newton, Bridgewater, and Westfield Massachusetts. The states of New York and Pennsylvania had also established Normal Schools in Albany and Philadelphia. The School was briefly closed between 1867 and 1869 due to opposition in the Connecticut 1867 General Assembly. The School was moved to the present campus in 1922.

Principals

  • Henry Barnard (1849 - 1855)
  • John D. Philbrick (1855 - 1857)
  • David N. Camp (1857 - 1866)
  • Col. Homer B. Sprague (1866 - 1867)
  • Isaac N. Carleton (1869 - 1881)
  • Clarence F. Carroll (1881 - 1894)
  • Marcus White (1894 - 1929)
  • Herbert D. Welte (1929 - 1933)

Teachers College of Connecticut

During the 1920s, a number of states had started teaching four year education programs and granting regular college degrees. Principal Marcus White was quoted to say in 1920 "I hope that Connecticut will fall into line with the increasing number of progressive states which have authorized training courses four years in length and of sufficienctly exacting character to merit the regular college degree." The Connecticut State Board of Education approved the extension of normal school curriculum from two to three years in 1930. In the 1933 session of the General Assembly, a law was passed creating the Teachers College of Connecticut. The last two-year diplomas were granted in 1933. The last three-year diploma was granted in 1935. The first bachelors degrees were granted to sixty-one students in 1934 (Fowler 1949, p. 84).

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Blue Devils
Nickname:
CCSU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
9,401
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 14,102
Students Receiving Aid:
65%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 51%
Men 49%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 75%
Other 11%
African-American 7%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 92%
Out-of-State 8%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Connecticut 92%
New York 2%
New Jersey 1%
Pennsylvania 0%
Massachusetts 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 20%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Northeast Conference)
Basketball (Northeast Conference)
Baseball (Northeast Conference)
Track (Northeast Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 6,164 $ 14,102  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,034 $ 9,820  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,130 $ 4,282  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,595 16%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,573 13%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 3,584 22%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,679 54%  
Any Aid:
   65%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 62% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 99%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 470
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 560

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Not Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Central Connecticut State University

Bachelor's Level Majors
Master's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Central Connecticut State University

Career Education Majors

College Advice

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Tara
Tara
Question: Should I apply for Fall 2009 now or after spring semester?
I did not do very well my first year of college. I had a 1.7 gpa, this semester I brought my gpa up to about a 2.3 and CCSU (Central Connecticut State University) requires a 2.0 for transfers. Should I apply early now, which may look good or apply after spring semester grades so my gpa will be raised? The deadline for fall 09 is june 1st.
6 months ago
yesyesurugly
yesye...
Best Answer
I would apply, you have nothing to lose they may reject you - kinda doubt it but they may and if they do then you jsut take more classes, also you can put in your application that you are going to attend summer, school, and obviously this semester spring 09 also sate summer classes your gonna take ( which you should in order to raise ur GPA . take easy A classes in ur major or other elective types that will raise ur GPA) GOOd Luck
christina51189
christi...
Question: Can I get into a semi good grad school if I went to Central Connecticut State University for undergrad?
If my GPA is about a 3.6ish and I have good test scores as well as internships
16 months ago
Ayla
Ayla
Best Answer
CCSU is a damn good school. You should have no problem getting in.
christina51189
christi...
Question: Is Central Connecticut State University a research school?
16 months ago
Ayla
Ayla
Best Answer
I know the school is big on biomolecular sciences, so if you major in that you'll have a shot to do alot of research.
OneDay
OneDay
Question: Could you tell me which college is better, academically?
Central Connecticut State East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Programs do not matter since I only plan on attending one year then transferring, but I want to attend the better of the two. I would(well my parents would really like) like to go to East S. because I live in PA and it would be much cheaper(about half the cost). I'm pretty sure I can get accepted into either..so which one would be better? Also, is East S. just a college town?
26 months ago
Jake
Jake
Best Answer
They're both of a similar caliber though it appears that Central Connecticut State uni is slightly more selective admission wise...but not enough to warrant going there if you're saving money. If its closer and you save money id choose ES especially if you plan on transferring in a yr.

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