Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University at a Glance
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About Central Connecticut State University
According to Wikipedia, Central Connecticut State University is a public university in New Britain, Connecticut. Founded in 1849 as the State Normal School, CCSU is Connecticut's oldest publicly-funded university. It is made up of four schools: the Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; the School of Business; the School of Education and Professional Studies; and the School of Engineering, Science, and Technology. As of Spring 2022, the university was attended by 8,898 students: 7,054 undergraduate students and 1,844 graduate students. More than half of students live off campus and 96 percent are Connecticut residents. The school is part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system , which also oversees Eastern, Western, and Southern Connecticut State Universities.
Central Connecticut State University's Online Degrees
Graduate Certificate in Data Science
- Required Credits: 20
- Format: Fully online
MS in Data Science
Degree Concentrations
- Bioinformatics
- Text Analytics Track
- Advanced Methods Track
- Computational Track
- General Data Track
- Required Credits: 36
- Format: Fully online
Central Connecticut State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,282 | 73% | 77% | 50% | 1075 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Central Connecticut State University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $13,050 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $12,144 |
| 30K - 48K | $12,475 |
| 48K - 75K | $14,265 |
| 75K - 110K | $17,983 |
| 110K+ | $21,704 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Central Connecticut State University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Central Connecticut State University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $65,779 a year, and 93% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Central Connecticut State University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 11,379 | 9,141 | 2,238 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Central Connecticut State University?
Central Connecticut State University is located at 1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06050.
How Safe is Central Connecticut State University?
Central Connecticut State University reported 1.3 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most large partly residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Central Connecticut State University has a violent crime rate of 0.07% and a property crime rate of 0.06%. New Britain has a violent crime rate of 0.43% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.95%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Central Connecticut State University Known For?
Central Connecticut State University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Economics
- Political Science
- Education
- Literature
- History
- Anthropology
- Business
- Physics
- Communications
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Medical
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Biology
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Nursing
Central Connecticut State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Central Connecticut State University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Central Connecticut State University ranks #265 in the U.S. and #1367 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #397 in the U.S. and #1609 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #444 in the U.S. and #1959 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #492 in the U.S. and #1491 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #511 in the U.S. and #1466 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #528 in the U.S. and #1629 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #544 in the U.S. and #2006 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #604 in the U.S. and #2645 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #614 in the U.S. and #2273 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #616 in the U.S. and #2061 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #678 in the U.S. and #2738 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #688 in the U.S. and #3195 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #693 in the U.S. and #2356 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #746 in the U.S. and #1392 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #886 in the U.S. and #3120 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #907 in the U.S. and #4935 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #918 in the U.S. and #4102 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #952 in the U.S. and #3542 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #975 in the U.S. and #4161 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #1127 in the U.S. and #2728 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #1340 in the U.S. and #3497 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesCentral Connecticut State University ranks #2042 in the U.S. and #5133 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWho Are Central Connecticut State University's Most Influential Alumni?
Central Connecticut State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Law, Economics, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Central Connecticut State University's most famous alumni:
