New Britain, Connecticut · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
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 ↗
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1615 Stanley St, New Britain, Connecticut, 06050
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 960–1180
SAT ERW: 480–600
SAT math: 480–580
ACT composite: 19–29
Total: 9,712
Undergrad: 7,917
Undergrad full-time: 6,375
Graduate: 1,795
Part-time: 2,812
In-state
Tuition: $12,460
Total cost on campus: $29,026
Out-of-state
Tuition: $25,736
Total cost on campus: $42,302
Room & board: $12,710
Books & supplies: $1,600
Receive aid: 96%
Avg grant aid: $7,949
Pell grant recipients: 40%
Rent: $812 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.50 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.66
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.