Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
8,919 applied, 6,540 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Central Connecticut State University cost?
$15,537 a year in-state
Out of state: about $19,037 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $25,348.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$12,144
$30,000–$48,000
$12,475
$48,000–$75,000
$14,265
$75,000–$110,000
$17,983
over $110,000
$21,704
Sticker, in-state
$25,348
In-state, with aid
$15,537
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $16,550 a year, against $13,050 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $3,500 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We haven't checked Central Connecticut State University's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Find them on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does Central Connecticut State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Central Connecticut State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Central Connecticut State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Central Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?
73% for fall 2024: 6,540 of 8,919 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Central Connecticut State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 960 to 1190 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Central Connecticut State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,265 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $25,348.
How much does Central Connecticut State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Central Connecticut State University is $16,550 a year, against $13,050 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $15,537 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $3,500 tuition gap gives about $19,037 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Central Connecticut State University's graduation rate?
49% of students finish within six years and 28% within four (IPEDS).
