Designated a first gen forward Institution.
Central Connecticut State University
New Britian, Connecticut
9,003
Students on Campus
New Britian
Location
75,000
Metro Population
9,003
Students on Campus
New Britian
Location
75,000
Metro Population
About This Campus
Central Connecticut State University (Central) is the largest university in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system. The university comprises five academic schools — the School of Business, the School of Engineering, Science, & Technology, the School of Graduate Studies, and the School of Education & Professional Studies, and the Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. As a comprehensive public university, we offer quality degree programs at the baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Central is a proud Community Engagement University designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. CCSU also has three other elements of distinction: International Education, Workforce and State Economic Development, and Interdisciplinary Studies and Cross-Cultural Initiatives. CCSU is well on its way to becoming an Historic Serving Institution. with nearly19% of current students identify as Hispanic/Latino.
Ebenezer Bassett was the first African American student and diplomat to Haiti.
CCSU is the oldest, public university in the state. Founded in 1849.
Location Information
Minutes away from the state capital and a few hours to Providence, Boston, and New York, CCSU has 314 acres of rolling hills and sits in the culturally diverse city of New Britain. New Britain has a large Polish and Hispanic population and is home to many parks, museums, ethnic restaurants, and hiking and biking trails.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
- Course Catalog
- Schedule of Classes
- Majors and Minors Website
- Registration Timing: Before Seniors
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 10/01/2024 - Fall End Date: 10/01/2024
Spring Start Date: 01/21/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/17/2026
CLOSED PROGRAMS:
Education, Social Work, Nursing, Exercise Sciences, Physical Education and Dance
OPTIONS:
Honors Access: No
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Area Studies
- Art
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biology/Life Science
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Science
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Earth Science
- East Asian Studies
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- ENGINEERING
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Science
- English
- English Language and Literature
- Entrepreneurship
- European Studies/Civilization
- Finance
- Fine/Studio Arts
- French
- French Studies
- Geography
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Business
- International Studies
- Italian
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Japanese Studies
- Journalism
- Literature
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts/Drama/Acting
- Tourism Management
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
- Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
- Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 11/21/2025
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 18
Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room/Meals
Figures per Semester are current as of 11/21/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? No
- Number of reserved housing spaces: 5
- Average Room Cost (per term): $5000
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
- Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $1999.98
- Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
N/A
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
N/A
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.