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Charter Oak State College was established in 1973 by the Connecticut Legislature. This 4-year public liberal arts institute is located in New Britain, Connecticut. Charter Oak State College's recent enrollments have been close to 2,000 every year.
Charter Oak State College offers a large number of associate’s and bachelor’s degrees as well as certificate and credential programs and health care courses. Students can choose from courses in the fields of applied arts, applied behavioral science, economics, engineering, music, mathematics, technology studies, and foreign languages, among others. In addition, there are over 150 online courses available at Charter Oak State College.
Students of the college are members of the Charter Oak State College Student Association, and the Charter Oak State College Alumni Association. The alumni association and the alumni board contribute to an undergraduate and a graduate study scholarship.
Charter Oak can be found in New Britain, CT (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Charter Oak.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Charter Oak are in liberal arts.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2007-2008, 1,577 students were enrolled in Charter Oak. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
More complete details are provided below.
Charter Oak State College
55 Paul J Manafort Dr
New Britain, CT 06053-2142
General Phone: (860) 832-3800
http://www.cosc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 481 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 481 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Charter Oak in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 481 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 429 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 52 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Charter Oak had a total enrollment of 1,577 students (766 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 32% |
| 50-64 | 19% |
| 65+ | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | required |
Financial Aid:
Charter Oak participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3234300)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Charter Oak Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Offers part-time study
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