01. What the School is Known For
From the School
With the lowest tuition and fees among the comprehensive public universities in the state, Central Connecticut State University is considered the best value.
Dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences, the University comprises five schools: Carol Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences; and the schools of Business; Education & Professional Studies; Engineering, Science & Technology; and Graduate Studies. CCSU offers full-and part-time undergraduate programs in more than 100 areas of study.
Prominent Alumni
Dr. Miguel Cardona
U.S. Secretary of Education
Richard Fichman
Ophthalmologist
Bill Berloni
Tony Award winner animal trainer
Carol Ammon
Founder and Retired Chairperson of Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
John Larsen
U.S. Representative for Connecticut 1st congressional district
Judge Carmen Elisa Espinosa
Senior Justice Connecticut Supreme Court
Troy McMullen
Emmy Award winning journalist Executive Editor, ABC News
Most Popular Places On Campus
C.J. Huang Recreational Center,
The Esports Center in Memorial Hall
Devil's Den in the Student Center
The Applied Innovation Hub
Starbucks in the Elihu Buritt Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
West Farms Mall, Famington, CT
Stanley Park, New Britain, CT
XL Center & Hartford Wolf Pack Hockey Team, Hartford, CT
Xfinity Theatre, Hartford, CT
Hartford Yard Goats - Baseball Team, Hartford, CT
The XL Center is also a popular stadium for concerts with seating for over 15,000 guests. The Wolf Pack Hockey Team also plays home games out of XL Center.
The Hartford Yard Goats play in the Double-A Northeast League in a home stadium, opened in 2017 with a seating capacity of over 6,000.
The Xfinity is an Indoor/Outdoor amphitheater with capacity for up to 30,000 seats, 7,500 of which are indoor.
From The School
CCSU serves approximately 11,150 students, including 9,050 undergraduate and 2,100 graduate students. Our distinguished alumni include over 70,000 successful men and women, including the first Latina state supreme court justice, CEOs in a wide range of industries and corporations, leading academics at national universities, award-winning educators and educational leaders, trainers and coaches at high schools and colleges as well as top NFL and MLB teams, journalists, novelists, and artists. Each and all demonstrate that success begins with a degree from CCSU.
There are more than 100 student clubs and organizations at CCSU. They cover a broad range of interests including academic—such as the Anthropology or the Investment clubs; athletics—such as the crew or flying clubs; cultural—such as the art club and the jazz band; ethnic—such as the Black Student Union, Latin American Students Organization, and the Muslim Student Association; religious—such as Hillel and the Newman Club; and honors organizations such as Delta Mu Delta, Lambda Delta, and Kappa Delta Pi. On-campus entertainment is also wide and varied, including, most recently, "Devils Den@ 10"—student-run entertainment on Thursday evenings.
What students say:
Central Connecticut State University has a large population of commuter students and students who are working/helping put themselves through school. "Commuters and students who live on campus are very segregated from one another," which "makes it difficult for people…of certain groups to associate with different types of people." It can sometimes feel like "people come to campus to take classes and leave." Students say that hanging out in the student center or joining a club are the best ways to overcome this problem. "Cliques exist," but "most people find a group they fit in with." "It's easy to talk to any person you're in class with," and most students are "fun, outgoing," and "ready to help you find your way," if you ask.
Gender
46% female54% male
Out of State
5% are out
of state95% are
in-state
Students
81% are
full time19% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
7,917
Foreign Countries Represented
24
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.10%
03. Admissions & Acceptance RateScroll to Top 
Admissions
From the School:
CCSU is a learning community of students with a broad range of abilities, interests, and backgrounds. We value excellence and achievement in academic scholarship, community involvement, and extracurricular activities. Our admissions process evaluates the readiness of applicants to succeed based on past demonstrations of academic and personal successes.
CCSU has a "rolling" admissions policy, not a set admissions deadline, which gives students greater flexibility in applying. The University urges prospective students to apply as early as possible in their senior year. The University begins accepting students for the fall semester in mid-October and will continue to review applications until the class is filled.
First-year applicants are considered on the basis of performance in college preparatory classes, rank in class, SAT or ACT test scores, recommendations, and community and extracurricular involvement and leadership. A personal essay is required. For some applicants an interview with a representative of the Office of Recruitment & Admissions may be necessary. If the applicant ranks in the top 20% of his/her class, is an A-B student, and has SAT scores of 1100 or higher, the student should consider CCSU's Honors Program; call 860-832-2938 for details. CCSU accepts most Advanced Placement (AP) courses for college credit, provided the minimum CCSU required score is achieved. Check with Admissions for the required scores.
Admission criteria include graduation from a regionally accredited secondary school. High school work should include college preparatory courses in: English (four years); Mathematics (covering algebra I, geometry, and algebra II); Science (two years including one-year lab science); Social sciences (two to three years including U.S. history). Coursework in foreign language is recommended (at least three consecutive years of the same foreign language up through the third level will satisfy the foreign language proficiency required of all CCSU-enrolled students). Students whose preparation does not follow this pattern may still qualify for admission if, in the judgment of the Director of Recruitment and Admissions, there is strong evidence that they have the potential to complete a degree program or if they meet other established criteria as authorized by the University President under authority delegated by the Board of Regents of the Connecticut State College & University System. Applicants who are not graduates of a secondary school should submit their secondary school transcript up to the time of withdrawal and a copy of their high school equivalency diploma and scores.
The most important thing for the applicant to remember is to provide as much information as possible achievements, awards, and examples of leadership when applying.
HOW TO APPLY
Students are encouraged to apply online at www.ccsu.edu/apply. For paper applications, please provide the Office of Recruitment & Admissions with 1) completed application for undergraduate admission 2) official high school transcripts, SAT or ACT test scores, recommendations, and essay and 3) a non-refundable application fee of $50. All correspondence should be sent to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, CCSU, P.O. Box 4010, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050-4010. Tours and information sessions may be arranged by calling 860.832.2289 or via e-mail at: admissions@ccsu.edu.
Applicants
8,282
Acceptance Rate
76%
Average HS GPA
3.21
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 580
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 570
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
925 - 1040
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
16 - 27
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
From the School
CCSU also offers a number of interdisciplinary programs as well as independently designed majors. The Honors Program, a challenging interdisciplinary program of study for academically qualified students, offers half and full-tuition merit scholarships and a variety of other benefits and resources, including a new Honors Lab.
What students say
Central Connecticut State University is a small, "affordable" school that offers students lots of strong majors and plenty of support. A music major says the school provides "An intense but nurturing environment that fosters intellectualism, culture, and independence in its students." Education, criminology, nursing, and psychology are popular and well-respected programs. Students say the school requires "hard work and dedication" and that they're there "to become the best, most qualified person you can be." Professors are a little hit-and-miss, but most are "great," and "very avid about their particular fields of study, which makes it easy to understand and do well in their classes." "Most have many years of experience in their field and are accessible outside the classroom" and "truly go above and beyond to help their students succeed and move forward." "The school could stand to improve in the advising area," and it also should increase the availability of certain classes. One student reports, "Most students who go to CCSU are here for five years instead of four because they are unable to get into required classes because they fill up so quickly, and there aren't enough sections open."
Student/Faculty
14 : 1
Total Faculty
867
Terminal Degree
503
Gender to Class Inforamtion
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Majors and Degrees Offered
CCSU is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The University operates on a two-semester calendar and offers four summer sessions plus one winter session.
Undergraduate programs include: Accounting
Civil Engineering Technology
Communication (Media Studies
Strategic Communications)
Computer Engineering Technology
Design (Graphic/Information)
Digital Printing Graphics Technology
Early Childhood Studies & Infant/Toddler Mental Health
Engineering & Technology Education
Geographic Information Science
Industrial Technology (Electro-Mechanical Technology
Environmental & Occupational Safety
Interdisciplinary Science (Environmental Interpretation
Management (Entrepreneurship
Management Information Systems
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Nursing (BSN & RN to BSN)
Physical Education (Exercise Science & Health Promotion)
Political Science (General
Theatre.
Degrees: BA, BFA (Theatre)
BS-RN, Teacher Certification (elementary
Location
CCSU is located in suburban New Britain, in the center of Connecticut. It's approximately two hours from Boston or New York. The campus has been extensively renovated and continues to expand and upgrade academic and student facilities. The University is surrounded by a pleasant, residential neighborhood, with shopping and dining facilities nearby.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
With new and renovated buildings CCSU's campus offers the classic collegiate style of architecture. Academic buildings are equipped with "smart classrooms" and seminar rooms. The Student Center provides lounges, dining services, conference and game rooms, information services, and a range of other support services. Three theatres provide space for plays, concerts, and guest lectures. The S.T. Chen Art Gallery hosts shows by students, faculty, and visiting artists. The Student Technology Center features 250 computers plus printers and scanners for student use. Campus-based TV and radio stations provide exciting entertainment as well as opportunities to learn about the professions. The Elihu Burritt Library provides access to over 2 million books through an online catalog, a wide array of electronic databases and online resources, and special collections ranging from the unparalleled collection of Polish American materials to the Equity Archive. The University also offers many athletic facilities, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, modern exercise equipment, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a weight-training room, and an athletic training center. Approximately 26 percent of the students live on campus in eight residence halls.
Off-Campus Opportunities
The School of Education has many connections to area schools, including several Professional Development Schools, which provide CCSU students opportunities to perfect their teaching skills in a full range of elementary and secondary classrooms.
The School of Engineering, Science & Technology offers a wide array of internship opportunities in area engineering, manufacturing, and technology businesses.
The Center for International Education, nationally recognized for the quality of its Study Abroad programs, offers students a rich variety of study-abroad opportunities at more than 40 locations throughout the world and provides academic and cultural programs that promote a better understanding of peoples and cultures.
The University and the New Britain Museum of American Art (an internationally acclaimed museum) have a partnership allowing students and faculty to visit the museum for free.
What students say:
The large number of commuter students means that campus life can be a little lacking, but the school is working at "integrating commuter students or encouraging them to move on campus." There is an "awesome student center," but one criminology student says, "It almost seems as if there is a lack of on-campus activities for residents." "College is all of what you make it," a student counters. "Find the right group to hang out with and you might not go home until Thanksgiving, even if you live two towns over." "Getting involved on campus with clubs or Greek life will help with your experience here." Contrary to what you might here, "the food is not disgusting." "The food isn't mom's home-cooked meals, but you aren't going to starve." Central Connecticut State University might have some limitations, but students say it "grows every day in diversity, academics, improving student life—for residents and commuters—and [in] maintaining traditions."
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No
Hosting Features
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
130
Number of Honor Societies
15
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Athletic Division I
Participate in intramural sports
13%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
6%
Men's Sports (Blue Devils)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Blue Devils)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Connecticut
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Connecticut
Sustainability
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
10%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Car Sharing Program
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Apple, Dell, HP, LENOVO
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
A brief description of offerings:
In partnership with the Student Wellness Center, Residence Life hosts a series of programs throughout the semester aimed at providing mental health, physical health, and wellness education services to our residential students.
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Students required to participate
Incoming transfer students
Entering graduate students
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
Yes, required of all students
Details of for-credit offering:
PE 144 Fitness/Wellness Ventures
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
Yes, optional
Details of non-credit offering:
Varity of workshops plus presentations through our Wellness Education Department.
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
12 months
Campus Visits Contact
Recruitment and Admissions 1615 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06050
admissions@ccsu.edu
860-832-2278
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday to Saturday
8:00AM to 5:00PM
860-832-2278
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
On Campus Interview
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Prior to scheduled campus tours.
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Taxi, bus, Bradley International Airport (30 minutes from campus)
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotels within a half mile.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Construction Management.
- Finance, General.
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
- Management Information Systems, General.
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
- Operations Management and Supervision.
05 EDUCATION.
- Art Teacher Education.
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
- Elementary Education and Teaching.
- Music Teacher Education.
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
06 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Industrial Technology/Technician.
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
- Robotics Technology/Technician.
07 ENGINEERING.
- Civil Engineering, General.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering.
20 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Anthropology.
- Criminology.
- Economics, General.
- Geography.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Sociology.
21 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art/Art Studies, General.
- Design and Visual Communications, General.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Music, General.
Dates
Notification DateNov 1
Approximately 85% of CCSU's first-time, full-time students receive some form of financial aid. CCSU's office of Financial Aid works with students to help them meet educational expenses from their first year until graduation. To apply for financial aid students must complete the FAFSA form. For more information, call 860.832.2200, e-mail finaid@ccsu.edu, or visit the website at www.ccsu.edu/finaid.
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,078
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,414
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,119
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
68%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,339
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,949
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based State Scholarships
No-Need-Based
01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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01. Overview
From the School
With the lowest tuition and fees among the comprehensive public universities in the state, Central Connecticut State University is considered the best value.
Dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences, the University comprises five schools: Carol Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences; and the schools of Business; Education & Professional Studies; Engineering, Science & Technology; and Graduate Studies. CCSU offers full-and part-time undergraduate programs in more than 100 areas of study.
02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance RateScroll to Top
Admissions
From the School:
CCSU is a learning community of students with a broad range of abilities, interests, and backgrounds. We value excellence and achievement in academic scholarship, community involvement, and extracurricular activities. Our admissions process evaluates the readiness of applicants to succeed based on past demonstrations of academic and personal successes.
CCSU has a "rolling" admissions policy, not a set admissions deadline, which gives students greater flexibility in applying. The University urges prospective students to apply as early as possible in their senior year. The University begins accepting students for the fall semester in mid-October and will continue to review applications until the class is filled.
First-year applicants are considered on the basis of performance in college preparatory classes, rank in class, SAT or ACT test scores, recommendations, and community and extracurricular involvement and leadership. A personal essay is required. For some applicants an interview with a representative of the Office of Recruitment & Admissions may be necessary. If the applicant ranks in the top 20% of his/her class, is an A-B student, and has SAT scores of 1100 or higher, the student should consider CCSU's Honors Program; call 860-832-2938 for details. CCSU accepts most Advanced Placement (AP) courses for college credit, provided the minimum CCSU required score is achieved. Check with Admissions for the required scores.
Admission criteria include graduation from a regionally accredited secondary school. High school work should include college preparatory courses in: English (four years); Mathematics (covering algebra I, geometry, and algebra II); Science (two years including one-year lab science); Social sciences (two to three years including U.S. history). Coursework in foreign language is recommended (at least three consecutive years of the same foreign language up through the third level will satisfy the foreign language proficiency required of all CCSU-enrolled students). Students whose preparation does not follow this pattern may still qualify for admission if, in the judgment of the Director of Recruitment and Admissions, there is strong evidence that they have the potential to complete a degree program or if they meet other established criteria as authorized by the University President under authority delegated by the Board of Regents of the Connecticut State College & University System. Applicants who are not graduates of a secondary school should submit their secondary school transcript up to the time of withdrawal and a copy of their high school equivalency diploma and scores.
The most important thing for the applicant to remember is to provide as much information as possible achievements, awards, and examples of leadership when applying.
HOW TO APPLY
Students are encouraged to apply online at www.ccsu.edu/apply. For paper applications, please provide the Office of Recruitment & Admissions with 1) completed application for undergraduate admission 2) official high school transcripts, SAT or ACT test scores, recommendations, and essay and 3) a non-refundable application fee of $50. All correspondence should be sent to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, CCSU, P.O. Box 4010, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050-4010. Tours and information sessions may be arranged by calling 860.832.2289 or via e-mail at: admissions@ccsu.edu.
Applicants
8,282
Acceptance Rate
76%
Average HS GPA
3.21
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 580
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 570
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
925 - 1040
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
16 - 27
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
From the School
CCSU also offers a number of interdisciplinary programs as well as independently designed majors. The Honors Program, a challenging interdisciplinary program of study for academically qualified students, offers half and full-tuition merit scholarships and a variety of other benefits and resources, including a new Honors Lab.
What students say
Central Connecticut State University is a small, "affordable" school that offers students lots of strong majors and plenty of support. A music major says the school provides "An intense but nurturing environment that fosters intellectualism, culture, and independence in its students." Education, criminology, nursing, and psychology are popular and well-respected programs. Students say the school requires "hard work and dedication" and that they're there "to become the best, most qualified person you can be." Professors are a little hit-and-miss, but most are "great," and "very avid about their particular fields of study, which makes it easy to understand and do well in their classes." "Most have many years of experience in their field and are accessible outside the classroom" and "truly go above and beyond to help their students succeed and move forward." "The school could stand to improve in the advising area," and it also should increase the availability of certain classes. One student reports, "Most students who go to CCSU are here for five years instead of four because they are unable to get into required classes because they fill up so quickly, and there aren't enough sections open."
Student/Faculty
14 : 1
Total Faculty
867
Terminal Degree
503
Gender to Class Inforamtion
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Majors and Degrees Offered
CCSU is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The University operates on a two-semester calendar and offers four summer sessions plus one winter session.
Undergraduate programs include: Accounting
Civil Engineering Technology
Communication (Media Studies
Strategic Communications)
Computer Engineering Technology
Design (Graphic/Information)
Digital Printing Graphics Technology
Early Childhood Studies & Infant/Toddler Mental Health
Engineering & Technology Education
Geographic Information Science
Industrial Technology (Electro-Mechanical Technology
Environmental & Occupational Safety
Interdisciplinary Science (Environmental Interpretation
Management (Entrepreneurship
Management Information Systems
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Nursing (BSN & RN to BSN)
Physical Education (Exercise Science & Health Promotion)
Political Science (General
Theatre.
Degrees: BA, BFA (Theatre)
BS-RN, Teacher Certification (elementary
Prominent Alumni
Dr. Miguel Cardona
U.S. Secretary of Education
Richard Fichman
Ophthalmologist
Bill Berloni
Tony Award winner animal trainer
Carol Ammon
Founder and Retired Chairperson of Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
John Larsen
U.S. Representative for Connecticut 1st congressional district
Judge Carmen Elisa Espinosa
Senior Justice Connecticut Supreme Court
Troy McMullen
Emmy Award winning journalist Executive Editor, ABC News
From The School
CCSU serves approximately 11,150 students, including 9,050 undergraduate and 2,100 graduate students. Our distinguished alumni include over 70,000 successful men and women, including the first Latina state supreme court justice, CEOs in a wide range of industries and corporations, leading academics at national universities, award-winning educators and educational leaders, trainers and coaches at high schools and colleges as well as top NFL and MLB teams, journalists, novelists, and artists. Each and all demonstrate that success begins with a degree from CCSU.
There are more than 100 student clubs and organizations at CCSU. They cover a broad range of interests including academic—such as the Anthropology or the Investment clubs; athletics—such as the crew or flying clubs; cultural—such as the art club and the jazz band; ethnic—such as the Black Student Union, Latin American Students Organization, and the Muslim Student Association; religious—such as Hillel and the Newman Club; and honors organizations such as Delta Mu Delta, Lambda Delta, and Kappa Delta Pi. On-campus entertainment is also wide and varied, including, most recently, "Devils Den@ 10"—student-run entertainment on Thursday evenings.
What students say:
Central Connecticut State University has a large population of commuter students and students who are working/helping put themselves through school. "Commuters and students who live on campus are very segregated from one another," which "makes it difficult for people…of certain groups to associate with different types of people." It can sometimes feel like "people come to campus to take classes and leave." Students say that hanging out in the student center or joining a club are the best ways to overcome this problem. "Cliques exist," but "most people find a group they fit in with." "It's easy to talk to any person you're in class with," and most students are "fun, outgoing," and "ready to help you find your way," if you ask.
Gender
46% female54% male
Out of State
5% are out
of state95% are
in-state
Students
81% are
full time19% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
7,917
Foreign Countries Represented
24
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.10%
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
A brief description of offerings:
In partnership with the Student Wellness Center, Residence Life hosts a series of programs throughout the semester aimed at providing mental health, physical health, and wellness education services to our residential students.
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Students required to participate
Incoming transfer students
else
{
}
Entering graduate students
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
Yes, required of all students
Details of for-credit offering:
PE 144 Fitness/Wellness Ventures
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
Yes, optional
Details of non-credit offering:
Varity of workshops plus presentations through our Wellness Education Department.
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
12 months
Location
CCSU is located in suburban New Britain, in the center of Connecticut. It's approximately two hours from Boston or New York. The campus has been extensively renovated and continues to expand and upgrade academic and student facilities. The University is surrounded by a pleasant, residential neighborhood, with shopping and dining facilities nearby.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
With new and renovated buildings CCSU's campus offers the classic collegiate style of architecture. Academic buildings are equipped with "smart classrooms" and seminar rooms. The Student Center provides lounges, dining services, conference and game rooms, information services, and a range of other support services. Three theatres provide space for plays, concerts, and guest lectures. The S.T. Chen Art Gallery hosts shows by students, faculty, and visiting artists. The Student Technology Center features 250 computers plus printers and scanners for student use. Campus-based TV and radio stations provide exciting entertainment as well as opportunities to learn about the professions. The Elihu Burritt Library provides access to over 2 million books through an online catalog, a wide array of electronic databases and online resources, and special collections ranging from the unparalleled collection of Polish American materials to the Equity Archive. The University also offers many athletic facilities, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, modern exercise equipment, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a weight-training room, and an athletic training center. Approximately 26 percent of the students live on campus in eight residence halls.
Off-Campus Opportunities
The School of Education has many connections to area schools, including several Professional Development Schools, which provide CCSU students opportunities to perfect their teaching skills in a full range of elementary and secondary classrooms.
The School of Engineering, Science & Technology offers a wide array of internship opportunities in area engineering, manufacturing, and technology businesses.
The Center for International Education, nationally recognized for the quality of its Study Abroad programs, offers students a rich variety of study-abroad opportunities at more than 40 locations throughout the world and provides academic and cultural programs that promote a better understanding of peoples and cultures.
The University and the New Britain Museum of American Art (an internationally acclaimed museum) have a partnership allowing students and faculty to visit the museum for free.
What students say:
The large number of commuter students means that campus life can be a little lacking, but the school is working at "integrating commuter students or encouraging them to move on campus." There is an "awesome student center," but one criminology student says, "It almost seems as if there is a lack of on-campus activities for residents." "College is all of what you make it," a student counters. "Find the right group to hang out with and you might not go home until Thanksgiving, even if you live two towns over." "Getting involved on campus with clubs or Greek life will help with your experience here." Contrary to what you might here, "the food is not disgusting." "The food isn't mom's home-cooked meals, but you aren't going to starve." Central Connecticut State University might have some limitations, but students say it "grows every day in diversity, academics, improving student life—for residents and commuters—and [in] maintaining traditions."
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No
Most Popular Places On Campus
C.J. Huang Recreational Center,
The Esports Center in Memorial Hall
Devil's Den in the Student Center
The Applied Innovation Hub
Starbucks in the Elihu Buritt Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
West Farms Mall, Famington, CT
Stanley Park, New Britain, CT
XL Center & Hartford Wolf Pack Hockey Team, Hartford, CT
Xfinity Theatre, Hartford, CT
Hartford Yard Goats - Baseball Team, Hartford, CT
The XL Center is also a popular stadium for concerts with seating for over 15,000 guests. The Wolf Pack Hockey Team also plays home games out of XL Center.
The Hartford Yard Goats play in the Double-A Northeast League in a home stadium, opened in 2017 with a seating capacity of over 6,000.
The Xfinity is an Indoor/Outdoor amphitheater with capacity for up to 30,000 seats, 7,500 of which are indoor.
Campus Visits Contact
Recruitment and Admissions 1615 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06050
admissions@ccsu.edu
860-832-2278
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday to Saturday
8:00AM to 5:00PM
860-832-2278
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
On Campus Interview
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Prior to scheduled campus tours.
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Taxi, bus, Bradley International Airport (30 minutes from campus)
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotels within a half mile.
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Athletic Division I
Participate in intramural sports
13%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
6%
Men's Sports (Blue Devils)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Blue Devils)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Hosting Features
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
130
Number of Honor Societies
15
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Connecticut
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Connecticut
Sustainability
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
10%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Car Sharing Program
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Apple, Dell, HP, LENOVO
Dates
Notification DateNov 1
Approximately 85% of CCSU's first-time, full-time students receive some form of financial aid. CCSU's office of Financial Aid works with students to help them meet educational expenses from their first year until graduation. To apply for financial aid students must complete the FAFSA form. For more information, call 860.832.2200, e-mail finaid@ccsu.edu, or visit the website at www.ccsu.edu/finaid.
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,078
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,414
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,119
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
68%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,339
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,949
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based State Scholarships
No-Need-Based
01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Construction Management.
- Finance, General.
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
- Management Information Systems, General.
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
- Operations Management and Supervision.
05 EDUCATION.
- Art Teacher Education.
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
- Elementary Education and Teaching.
- Music Teacher Education.
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
06 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Industrial Technology/Technician.
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
- Robotics Technology/Technician.
07 ENGINEERING.
- Civil Engineering, General.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering.
20 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Anthropology.
- Criminology.
- Economics, General.
- Geography.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Sociology.
21 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art/Art Studies, General.
- Design and Visual Communications, General.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Music, General.
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