Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Central Connecticut is a public university. Founded in 1849, it gained university status in 1985. Its 294-acre campus is located in a residential area of New Britain, nine miles from Hartford. Although some campus buildings date from the 1920s, most are contemporary in style. Web Site www.ccsu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 9,538 Women 4,410 (46.2%) Men 5,128 (53.8%) Graduate Students 2,246 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 60% of 7,810 applicants were admitted No No May 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.07 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 509 average 450-550 range of middle 50% 501 average 450-550 range of middle 50% 499 average 450-550 range of middle 50% 22 average 19-24 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,215 Out-of-state: $37,904 Tuition and Fees In-state: $10,225 Out-of-state: $22,914 Room and Board $11,816 Average Percent of Need Met 63% Average Freshman Award $9,250 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $28,016
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 8% of classes 10-19 students: 34% of classes 20-29 students: 35% of classes 30-39 students: 18% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE New Britain Population 72,939 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are not guaranteed housing 63% of freshmen, 24% of all students NCAA Division I Blue Devil 1% of women participate 1% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 20.8% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.2% Asian 12.2% Black/African-American 13.8% Hispanic/Latino 3.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 64.0% White 2.6% Unknown 1.5% from 16 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Foreign Language 3 Social Studies 2 History 1 Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required June 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Essay component required Writing component required SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1615 Stanley Street City, State, Zip New Britain, CT 06050-4010 Phone (860) 832-2278 Fax (860) 832-2522 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@ccsu.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline May 1 Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling, notification begins October 15 By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 2 required for all freshmen High school class rank recommended for some freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 95 Students Accepting Wait List Position 95 Students Admitted From Wait List 79 60% of 7,810 applicants were admitted 58% of 3,967 applicants were admitted 62% of 3,843 applicants were admitted 2,539 (54%) of 4,687 admitted students enrolled 1,082 (47%) of 2,318 admitted students enrolled 1,254 (53%) of 2,369 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 12% Score of 500-600 42% Score of 400-500 40% Score of 300-400 4% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 9% Score of 500-600 42% Score of 400-500 43% Score of 300-400 5% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 9% Score of 500-600 40% Score of 400-500 44% Score of 300-400 6% Score of 200-300 0% 509 average 450-550 range of middle 50% 501 average 450-550 range of middle 50% 499 average 450-550 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.07 3.75 and Above 9% 3.50-3.74 13% 3.25-3.49 16% 3.00-3.24 20% 2.50-2.99 31% 2.00-2.49 11% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 7% Score of 24-29 20% Score of 18-23 62% Score of 12-17 11% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 22 average 19-24 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 9% Top quarter: 32% Top half: 69% Bottom half: 31% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,215 Out-of-state: $37,904 Tuition and Fees In-state: $10,225 Out-of-state: $22,914 Room and Board $11,816 Books and Supplies $1,150 Other Expenses $2,024 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline February 1 Final deadline September 15 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001378 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 63% Average Award $9,250 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,125 (89.3%) of freshmen 887 (78.8%) of applicants 838 (95.6%) of applicants with financial need 48 (6.2%) of aid recipients Received by 621 (79.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,650 Received by 648 (78.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,472 Received by 213 (21.6%) of aid recipients 108 (9.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,050 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 64% Average Award $9,350 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 6,792 (92.0%) of undergraduates 5,814 (85.6%) of applicants 5,152 (88.7%) of applicants with financial need 314 (3.7%) of aid recipients Received by 3,535 (75.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,725 Received by 4,097 (78.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,337 Received by 924 (14.0%) of aid recipients 325 (6.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,075
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 74% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $28,016 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 7.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Members of Minorities
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,500
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Anthropology Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Athletic Training/Trainer Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Civil Engineering Technology/Technician Civil Engineering, General Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Computer and Information Sciences, General Construction Management Criminology Design and Visual Communications, General Economics, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Finance, General French Language and Literature Geography Geology/Earth Science, General German Language and Literature History, General Industrial Technology/Technician International/Global Studies Italian Language and Literature Journalism Management Information Systems, General Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Molecular Biology Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music Teacher Education Music, General Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physical Sciences, Other Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Social Sciences, General Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Social sciences, Psychology None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 8% of classes 10-19 students: 34% of classes 20-29 students: 35% of classes 30-39 students: 18% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 47% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 52% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 794,440 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 750 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Actuarial Science Advertising and Public Relations Art Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Communication--General Computer Science Construction Management Corporate and Organizational Communication Counselor Education Criminal Justice and Criminology Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Elementary Education Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English English as a Second Language Exercise and Sports Science Foreign Languages Education French Geography German Graphic Design Health Psychology History Industrial and Manufacturing Management Information Studies International Affairs Italian Logistics Management of Technology Marriage and Family Therapy Mathematics Molecular Biology Music Education Nurse Anesthesia Physical Education Psychology--General Reading Education Rehabilitation Counseling School Psychology Science Education Social Psychology Spanish Special Education Statistics Supply Chain Management Vocational and Technical Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Education Doctoral Programs of Study Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING New Britain Population 72,939 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Small city Campus Map Nearest Airport Map 23 mile(s) from campus in Windsor Locks Campus Size 314 acres Nearest Bus Station Weather Nearest Train Station 3 mile(s) from campus in Berlin Temperature 15.8 average low in January, 80 average high in September Rain 128 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms, women's dorms, disabled student housing Students in College Housing 63% of freshmen, 24% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 76% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Blue Devil Blue and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x Golf x x x x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, gymnastics, soccer, softball, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station 1% of women participate 1% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 9,538 Women 4,410 (46.2%) Men 5,128 (53.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 7,539 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 2,246 Yes 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.2% Asian 12.2% Black/African-American 13.8% Hispanic/Latino 3.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 64.0% White 2.6% Unknown 1.5% from 16 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 20.8% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 47.5% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 54.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued Business 4% Engineering 1% Arts and Sciences 15% Education 5% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018