New Britain, Connecticut
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.
National rank
Ranked #389 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $10,506
Books & Supplies: $2,000
Receive Aid: 50%
Avg Grant Aid: $9,454
Pell Grant Recipients: 50%
Total CoA (on-campus): $10,506
Books & Supplies: $2,000
Receive Aid: 50%
Avg Grant Aid: $9,454
Pell Grant Recipients: 50%
185 Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut, 06051
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