Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut · ★ — / 5 Overall

Public · 4-year · Master's

Charter Oak State College is a public online college based in New Britain, Connecticut, founded by the Connecticut Legislature in 1973. It offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees and primarily serves adult learners through distance education, with flexible opportunities for earning academic credit.

Ranking: #389 National rank▼
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Ranked #389 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Acceptance rate: Not available
Test scores: Not available
GPA: Not available
Total students: 1,766▼
Total: 1,766
Undergrad: 1,683
Undergrad full-time: 526
Graduate: 83
Part-time: 1,227
Graduation rate: Not available
Student–faculty: 16:1
Tuition: $8,506▼
In-state
Tuition: $8,506
Total cost on campus: $10,506
Out-of-state
Tuition: $8,506
Total cost on campus: $10,506
Books & supplies: $2,000
Receive aid: 50%
Avg grant aid: $9,454
Pell grant recipients: 50%
Affordability score: 4.7/10
Weather: 52°F
Cost of living: Cost of living breakdown▼
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.
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185 Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut, 06051

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