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Central Connecticut is in a large suburb, in New Britain, Connecticut. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Central Connecticut earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics and education and teaching.
Central Connecticut does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 470 to 560 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 470 and 560.
Some professors at Central Connecticut are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Central Connecticut, in 2005, had 12,315 students (9,639 full-time equivalent).
The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Central Connecticut belong to the Northeast Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06050
General Phone: (860) 832-3200
Admissions Phone: (860) 832-2278
Financial Aid Phone: (860) 832-2200
http://www.ccsu.edu
Central Connecticut awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 630 | elementary school teaching, reading teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, superintendency and administration, school counseling, industrial arts teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 477 | marketing, accounting, business management, international business, finance, MIS, operations management, organizational behavior |
| Liberal Arts | 320 | English, history, sociology, geography, Spanish language, foreign language and literature, international studies, political science, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 150 | psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 96 | industrial tech, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech, manufacturing tech, engineering technology, computer engineering tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 91 | criminology, criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 77 | biology, physical science courses, molecular biology, physics, chemistry, geology, biochemistry, biotechnology, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 76 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist |
| Media | 75 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 53 | computer and info science, information science |
| Mathematics | 52 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Design | 51 | design and visual communication |
| Art Studies | 25 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | social work |
| Construction Trades | 19 | building inspection and management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Engineering | 6 | electrical engineering |
| Hospitality | 5 | travel services |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | athletic trainer |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Connecticut in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,530 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 626 | 38 |
| Post-master's certificate | 58 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 38 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 7 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Central Connecticut had a total enrollment of 12,315 students (9,639 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 92% |
| New York | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
Central Connecticut offers campus housing for 1,903 of its 9,639 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New Britain, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,549 | 3,421 | 62% | 1,356 | 40% |
| Men | 2,668 | 1,699 | 64% | 677 | 40% |
| Women | 2,881 | 1,722 | 60% | 679 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 560 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (860) 832-2278
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,164 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,102 |
| Room and board | $ 7,456 |
| Room charge | $ 4,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,206 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,010 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,326 |
Financial Aid:
Central Connecticut participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 137800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (860) 832-2200
Central Connecticut has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 104 | $80,643 | 49 | $78,412 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 72 | $65,008 | 54 | $61,997 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 61 | $52,794 | 48 | $51,151 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $43,596 | 11 | $48,367 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 247 | $67,708 | 162 | $62,823 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67 | 70 | 137 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Track | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Football | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 49 | 64 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Connecticut Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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