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Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University says yes to 73.3% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $58,562 median earnings.
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Central Connecticut State University occupies suburban New Britain, CT — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Mechanical Engineering, where graduates median $94,462 four years out. 38.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 7,822 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 960 and 1180 — below the CT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Central Connecticut State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Central Connecticut State University received 8,282 applications and admitted 6,255 (75.5%), with 1,441 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 960–1180 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Central Connecticut State University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 550 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 540 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Central Connecticut State University compares
| Central Connecticut State University | Connecticut median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 73.3% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,050 | $30,207 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,562 | $64,209 | $53,781 |
At $58,562, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($64,209). Look at Central Connecticut State University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $13,050 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $16,550. For non-residents, Central Connecticut State University's $16,550 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 7,822 undergrads, Central Connecticut State University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
48.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 52% don't — ask a Central Connecticut State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Central Connecticut State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,462 |
| Construction Management | $93,908 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,216 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $90,472 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $87,396 |
| Civil Engineering | $87,366 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $86,238 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $86,230 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $78,910 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,408 |
| Mathematics | $72,859 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,392 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $71,243 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $67,562 |
| Marketing | $67,290 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $62,580 |
| Economics | $62,384 |
| Criminology | $61,950 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $60,713 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,678 |
| Social Work | $59,309 |
| Biology, General | $58,193 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $57,214 |
| Journalism | $56,990 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $56,607 |
| Sociology | $56,463 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $55,295 |
| Geography and Cartography | $55,274 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,195 |
| History | $54,037 |
| Psychology, General | $53,227 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $52,238 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,220 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,387 |
Median earnings for these 34 Central Connecticut State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,562 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 21 additional Central Connecticut State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Central Connecticut State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 960–1180 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 73.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Central Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?
75.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,255 admitted from 8,282 applicants.
How much does Central Connecticut State University cost?
In-state tuition is $13,050; out-of-state students pay $16,550. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Central Connecticut State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,562 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Connecticut
- University of Bridgeport — 83% admitted
- Eastern Connecticut State University — 83% admitted
- University of New Haven — 60.4% admitted
- Quinnipiac University — 72.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.