New Britain, Connecticut
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Central Connecticut State University is a public university in New Britain, Connecticut, founded in 1849 as the State Normal School. It is Connecticut's oldest publicly funded university and comprises four schools, including programs in liberal arts and social sciences, business, education and professional studies, and engineering, science, and technology.
Master's Universities
Ranked #124 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #449 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $29,026
Room & Board: $12,710
Books & Supplies: $1,600
Receive Aid: 96%
Avg Grant Aid: $7,949
Pell Grant Recipients:
1615 Stanley St, New Britain, Connecticut, 06050
Visit University SiteTotal CoA (on-campus): $42,302
Room & Board: $12,710
Books & Supplies: $1,600
Receive Aid: 96%
Avg Grant Aid: $7,949
Pell Grant Recipients: 40%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 960–1180
SAT ERW: 480–600
SAT Math: 480–580
ACT Composite: 19–29