More selective than 50% of Connecticut colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
25% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose CCSU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
CCSU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, CCSU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 600 |
| SAT math | 470 | 590 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1190 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
CCSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 73% | 490–600 | 470–590 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 76% | 480–600 | 480–580 | 19–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is CCSU compared with other Connecticut colleges?
CCSU has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Albertus Magnus College | 59% | 51% | $34,028 |
| 9 | University of New Haven | 60% | 63% | $34,192 |
| 10 | Sacred Heart University | 65% | 73% | $46,174 |
| 11 | Quinnipiac University | 72% | 76% | $40,675 |
| 12 | Central Connecticut State University | 73% | 48% | $16,857 |
| 13 | University of Saint Joseph | 79% | 64% | $27,989 |
| 14 | Eastern Connecticut State University | 83% | 58% | $21,067 |
| 15 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | 83% | 57% | $16,798 |
| 16 | University of Bridgeport | 83% | 41% | $27,807 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Connecticut colleges →
Who enrolls at CCSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
CCSU admissions questions
What is the CCSU acceptance rate?
Central Connecticut State University accepts 73% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,255 of 8,282 applicants were admitted.
Does CCSU require the SAT or ACT?
Central Connecticut State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 25% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for CCSU?
The middle 50% of Central Connecticut State University enrolled first-year students scored 960–1190 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at CCSU?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,441 of 6,255).
Is CCSU getting harder to get into?
Central Connecticut State University accepted 73% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 76% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Central Connecticut State University overview