Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut · Public
Central Connecticut State University admitted 79% of 10,176 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 900–1140 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 49% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Central Connecticut State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- May 1, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Central Connecticut State University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Central Connecticut State University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Central Connecticut State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Central Connecticut State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Central Connecticut State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
Important
- Essay
Considered
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- Religion
- Volunteering
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.15 GPA. 11% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $29,026 in-state and $42,302 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,207 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Central Connecticut State University’s acceptance rate?
Central Connecticut State University admitted 79% of applicants: 8,070 of 10,176 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Central Connecticut State University’s application deadline?
Central Connecticut State University’s 2026–27 deadline is May 1, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for Central Connecticut State University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 900 to 1140, with a median around 1010. A score at or above 1010 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Central Connecticut State University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Central Connecticut State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Central Connecticut State University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Central Connecticut State University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Central Connecticut State University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Central Connecticut State University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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