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Summary
Central Connecticut State University is a public institution that was founded in 1849. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,085, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 294 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Central Connecticut State University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 110. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,055 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,277 (2011-12).
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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 - the Carol A. Ammon School of Arts & Sciences; Business; Education & Professional Studies; and Engineering & Technology - CCSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the Master's and sixth-year levels and the EdD in Educational Leadership. Committed to offering Connecticut citizens access to our 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 our graduates remain in Connecticut, contributing to the intellectual, cultural, and economic health of our 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 our students to become "global citizens," responsive to a world of cultural differences and able to succeed in an increasingly international marketplace. And our faculty's commitment to scholarly inquiry ensures the intellectual vitality of our classrooms. CCSU's educational mission is further distinguished by the University's commitment to Community Engagement; Workforce and State Economic Development; International Education; and Interdisciplinary and Cross-Curricular Initiatives. CCSU's educational excellence has been nationally honored. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching recently recognized CCSU's many community outreach activities by selecting the University as "Community Engagement Institution." The Association of American Colleges & Universities chose CCSU as a "Leadership Institution." And the Princeton Review selected CCSU as one of "The Best Northeastern Colleges" and as one of "America's Best Value Colleges." CCSU serves approximately 12,500 students - 10,000 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1849 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2010 Endowment | $0 |
Applying
When applying to Central Connecticut State University, it's important to note the application deadline is May 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due June 1. The application fee at Central Connecticut State University is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 60.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 60% |
| Application deadline | May 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | June 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Central Connecticut State University is 16:1, and the school has 41.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Central Connecticut State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Education; Psychology; and English Language and Literature/Letters. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.5 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 17% - Low | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Central Connecticut State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,085, with a gender distribution of 51.9 percent male students and 48.1 percent female students. 22.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 78.0 percent of students live off campus. Central Connecticut State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 12,477 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Central Connecticut State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Central Connecticut State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Central Connecticut State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Central Connecticut State University, 61.8 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,007.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $8,055 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,277 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $9,770 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
