Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University is one of the ten public 4-year colleges in Connecticut. The campus is located in a suburb, in New Britain.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 11,880 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,433 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,089 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 76%). Every year 52% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Central Connecticut State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,424, and fees were $4,801. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,882 and $6,032 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students11,880 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate76% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 07/01/1947 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels (Yale-New Haven Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia) COA 09/01/1952 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 11/01/1963 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 08/02/2013 - Current |
Admission
67%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 980 to 1160 |
| ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $501/credit | |
| In State Students | $501/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $501/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $629/credit | |
| In State Students | $629/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $629/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $22,545 | $22,545 | $22,545 |
| ADN | 70 | $35,070 | $35,070 | $35,070 |
| BSN | 125 | $62,625 | $62,625 | $62,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $31,450 | $31,450 | $31,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 84% of Central Connecticut State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 32% | $4,523 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $2,132 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $2,753 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $5,074 |
| Federal Student Loans | 63% | $5,524 |
| Private Loans | 8% | $12,018 |
$15,860
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,675 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,257 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,809 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,918 |
| Over $110,000$21,359 |
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Student Population
9,554
Undergrads
2,326
Graduates
5,964
Women
5,916
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
63% |
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Hispanic |
13% |
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Black/African American |
12% |
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Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Connecticut state board of nursing.
