# Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)

Public college in New Britain, CT. IPEDS ID 128771.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-connecticut-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/central-connecticut-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 73% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $16,857 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 48%; beats 8% of CT colleges and 39% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $58,562; beats 22% of CT colleges and 66% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $16,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,589 |
| 30-48k | $13,636 |
| 48-75k | $15,091 |
| 75-110k | $18,336 |
| 110k+ | $21,562 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.57 years on average (28% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $58,562 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,589 | $62,102 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,636 | $62,317 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $15,091 | $68,966 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,336 | $83,796 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $21,562 | $98,538 | 4.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $24,870 in-state; about $28,370 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $13,050 in-state, $16,550 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,710; books: $1,600

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 490–600; SAT math: 470–590; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 8,282 applicants, 6,255 admitted, 1,441 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 73%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 76%, ACT 19–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (55 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,676 | $94,462 | $22,534 |
| Construction Management | $65,470 | $93,908 | $22,402 |
| Nursing | $83,012 | $92,216 | $26,236 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $73,788 | $90,472 | $31,000 |
| Management Information Systems | $65,486 | $87,396 | $25,125 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,859 | $87,366 | $31,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $69,334 | $86,238 | $19,415 |
| Information Technology | $55,134 | $86,230 | $26,000 |
| Finance | $51,282 | $78,910 | $20,348 |
| Accounting | $52,758 | $74,408 | $22,375 |
| Mathematics | $48,660 | $72,859 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $49,098 | $71,392 | $21,525 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $60,339 | $71,243 | $25,252 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,701 | $67,562 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | $39,477 | $67,290 | $23,500 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $35,444 | $62,580 | $22,625 |
| Economics | $41,910 | $62,384 | $25,237 |
| Criminology | $40,713 | $61,950 | $23,995 |
| Biochemistry | $41,790 | $60,713 | $23,250 |
| Political Science | $25,270 | $60,678 | $18,689 |
| Social Work | $37,519 | $59,309 | $24,844 |
| Biology | $36,907 | $58,193 | $25,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,930 | $57,214 | $22,641 |
| Journalism | $34,577 | $56,990 | $26,909 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,790 | $56,607 | $25,000 |
| Sociology | $33,724 | $56,463 | $28,500 |
| English | $35,859 | $55,295 | $27,000 |
| Geography | not reported | $55,274 | not reported |
| Communications | $30,399 | $54,195 | $23,250 |
| History | $30,301 | $54,037 | $23,604 |
| Psychology | $33,153 | $53,227 | $25,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $33,685 | $52,238 | $22,225 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,487 | $52,220 | $29,000 |
| Studio Art | not reported | $39,387 | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $74,889 | not reported | $18,750 |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage $95,940 (Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT), $97,550 (CT), $83,680 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $105,970 (Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT), $104,960 (CT), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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