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Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, CT
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Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CT
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#7 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
#45 in Federal Region I Universities
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$12,460 Connecticut Residents
$25,736 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$12,763 Connecticut Residents
$16,095 Out-of-State
expensive$13,890 Connecticut Residents
$26,970 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$14,319 Connecticut Residents
$18,469 Out-of-State
More$6,873Average Financial Aid AmountLess$6,277
Admission
Lower1,060 SAT
22 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,120 SAT
25 ACT
Tighter76.71%Acceptance RateEasier83.51%
Favorable22.42%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower14.79%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger9,468Total EnrollmentSmaller4,417
Larger7,665Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller3,799
Larger1,803Graduate Student PopulationSmaller618
Smaller356Online Student PopulationLarger397
Completion & Outcomes
Higher53%Graduate RateLower51%
Lower25%Transfer-out RateHigher29%
Higher77%Retention RateLower74%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,512)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,350)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,148)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty11 to 1
900Number of faculties590
Lower$93,427Average Faculty SalaryHigher$96,828
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.