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Central Connecticut State University is a public regional university located in New Britain, Connecticut. Central Connecticut State University is moderately inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Central Connecticut State University is in the top 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $52,515 10 years after enrolling, 13th in Connecticut, and in the top 50% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Central Connecticut State University bachelor students earn 6% less than the national average. Central Connecticut State University is ranked 8th in Connecticut.
Central Connecticut State University’s median net annual cost of $16,723 and average years to graduate of 4.8 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Central Connecticut State University sorted by number of graduates - Psychology, Business Administration, Criminology, Accounting, Biology, Marketing - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$16,723
Average years to graduate
4.8
Computer science
Rank: #92
Economic score: 1.51
Mechanical Engineering
Rank: #110
Economic score: 1.53
Construction Mgmt.
Rank: #16
Economic score: 1.59
Registered Nursing
Rank: #209
Economic score: 1.88
Finance
Rank: #183
Economic score: 2.84
Social Work
Rank: #56
Economic score: 3.94
Education (subject specific)
Rank: #112
Economic score: 4.6
Education
Rank: #115
Economic score: 4.64
Health & Fitness
Rank: #203
Economic score: 6.39
Advertising & PR
Rank: #136
Economic score: 13.06
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at Central Connecticut State University - Accounting, Education (subject specific), Special Education, Mental & Social Health Services, Business Administration, Mathematics - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Registered Nursing
Rank: #2
Economic score: 0.14
Construction Mgmt.
Rank: #2
Economic score: 0.34
Educational media design
Rank: #18
Economic score: 0.39
Criminal Justice
Rank: #15
Economic score: 0.4
Computer science
Rank: #73
Economic score: 0.47
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Rank: #2
Economic score: 0.63
History
Rank: #20
Economic score: 0.78
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.8 years. 61% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Central Connecticut State University is 7% lower than the state average, and 4% above the average for all regional universities in the country.
At Central Connecticut State University, Pell Grant recipients represent 36% of the measured graduating class, 1% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Central Connecticut State University graduates within 4.8 years.
Central Connecticut State University is in the top 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Central Connecticut State University’s economic mobility score of 18.69 is calculated by adjusting the 3.56 economic score of lower-income students by the 36% pell grant recipients within the student body. Central Connecticut State University’s EMS of 18.69 ranks in the top 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 50%
The average Title IV recipient at Central Connecticut State University pays $16,723 a year, $11,351 less than the $28,074 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $16,723
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Central Connecticut State University, 90% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $16,723 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 50% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $6,218. This is 4% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,113
Pell grants
$4,522
State grants
$2,821
Institutional grants
$4,013
Central Connecticut State University's moderately inclusive admissions are indicated by their 75% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 6,285 applicants, of which 4,703 were admitted and 1,093 enrolled. Central Connecticut State University has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
85%
83%
Female
49%
59%
First time
47%
59%
In-state
92%
68%
1st generation
39%
35%
White
58%
52%
Black
13%
14%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Asian
5%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
8%
12%