Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT · Public

Acceptance rate
73%
Average SAT
1,080
ACT midpoint
23
Enrollment
7,822
In-state tuition
$13,050
Out-of-state tuition
$16,550
Avg net price
$16,857
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 960 and 1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 23

Popular programs at Central Connecticut State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Criminology.142
2Psychology, General.116
3Business Administration, Management and Operations.96
4Accounting and Related Services.93
5Finance and Financial Management Services.79
6Marketing.68
7Biology, General.67
8Computer and Information Sciences, General.65
9Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.64
10Mechanical Engineering.57
11Social Work.50
12Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.45
13Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.45
14Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.44
15Construction Management.41
16English Language and Literature, General.40
17Sociology.37
18Management Information Systems and Services.37
19Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.34
20History.32

Showing top 20 of 49 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Central Connecticut State University?

Central Connecticut State University has an acceptance rate of 73% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Central Connecticut State University?

Admitted students at Central Connecticut State University typically score between 960 and 1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Central Connecticut State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Central Connecticut State University is approximately $16,857 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Central Connecticut State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Central Connecticut State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.