Charter Oak can be found in New Britain, Connecticut (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 2005, 1,902 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
Admissions Phone: (860) 832-3855
Financial Aid Phone: (860) 832-3872
http://www.cosc.edu
Charter Oak awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 519 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Charter Oak in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 437 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 82 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Charter Oak had a total enrollment of 1,902 students (768 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 35% |
| 50-64 | 20% |
| 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (860) 832-3855
Financial Aid:
Charter Oak participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3234300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (860) 832-3872
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Charter Oak Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
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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