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Founded in 1849, Central Connecticut State University or CCSU is a state university in New Britain, Connecticut. It is the oldest public university and ranks third oldest of all universities in Connecticut. The Association of American Colleges & Universities selected CCSU as one of only 16 "Leadership Institutions" in the nation and the only one in Connecticut.
CCSU comprises five schools in different fields including Arts & Sciences, Business, Education & Professional Studies, Engineering & Technology, and Graduate Studies. CCSU enrolls over 6000 full-time and more than 5,000 part-time students. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the Master’s and sixth-year levels and the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.
CCSU also offers more than 15 NCAA Division I sports programs. The sports teams of the university are known as the Blue Devils.
Central Connecticut is in a large suburb, in New Britain, CT. 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 2007-2008 was 470 to 550 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 2007-2008, had 12,106 students (9,837 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at the school 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
http://www.ccsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 610 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, reading teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, superintendency and administration, school counseling, art education, ... |
| Business and Management | 486 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, MIS, operations management, organizational behavior, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 342 | English, history, sociology, geography, political science, international studies, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 178 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 122 | criminology, criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 102 | industrial tech, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech, manufacturing tech, engineering technology, computer engineering tech |
| Science | 85 | biology, molecular biology, physical science courses, geology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biotechnology, ... |
| Media | 77 | communication studies, public relations |
| Mathematics | 56 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 40 | nurse anesthetist, registered nursing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 39 | computer and info science, information science |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 35 | construction management |
| Design | 30 | design and visual communication |
| Art Studies | 20 | art studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 18 | drama |
| Hospitality | 15 | travel services |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Engineering | 7 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | athletic trainer |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Medical Administration | 0 | environmental health |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Connecticut in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,641 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 552 | 40 |
| Post-master's certificate | 54 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 46 | 28 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Central Connecticut had a total enrollment of 12,106 students (9,837 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 92% |
| New York | 3% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
Central Connecticut offers campus housing for 2,140 of its 9,837 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,061 | 3,608 | 60% | 1,311 | 36% |
| Men | 3,052 | 1,882 | 62% | 727 | 39% |
| Women | 3,009 | 1,726 | 57% | 584 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 550 |
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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,042 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,179 |
| Room and board | $ 8,838 |
| Room charge | $ 5,020 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,598 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,668 |
Financial Aid:
Central Connecticut participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 137800)
Central Connecticut has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 122 | $92,288 | 67 | $91,058 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 63 | $74,048 | 50 | $73,585 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 67 | $61,000 | 51 | $58,066 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 12 | $51,431 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 254 | $79,199 | 180 | $74,215 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 82 | 179 |
| Football | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Track | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 61 | 80 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
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
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
Education, General
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
Mechanical 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
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
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
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
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
Counseling Psychology
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% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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