CCSU Description
Central Connecticut State University is a public institution located in New Britain, Connecticut, offering a wide range of academic degrees and recreational opportunities.
Students can earn a bachelor’s degree from a wide range of traditional disciplines, while graduate degrees are available in an almost equally long list of concentrations. Most graduate programs offer a master’s degree, while only Education is offered as a doctorate degree.
Student life is a vibrant campus escape from the classroom. Students are drawn to the many student organizations, student government opportunities, residential life, campus activities, athletic teams, and outdoor recreational excursions and activities.
Student support services are provided to help students focus on their academic and recreational college life. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the student center, academic advising, the women’s center, the health clinic, academic workshops, career center, and much more.
The faculty at Central Connecticut is expected to make themselves available for personal instruction and student questions on a weekly basis. Students should never feel like they are without assistance inside and out of the classroom.
Central Connecticut State University is committed to supporting the academic pursuits of all students on its campus.
Quick Facts about Central Connecticut State University
Location
Northeast
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Blue Devils
Nickname
CCSU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Selective
In-State Tuition
$1,424
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,346
Retention Rate
81%
Enrollment
12,298
Year Established
1849
CCSU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 9,906
- Freshman Class
- 1,357
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 12,298
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 81%
- Graduate
- 19%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 88%
- Out-of-State
- 12%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 48%
- Men
- 52%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 7%
- Asian
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 74%
- Latino
- 6%
- Other
- 11%
Students State Origin
- Connecticut
- 88%
- New York
- 1%
- Massachusetts
- 1%
- Other
- 10%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%
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