Central Connecticut State University

Name: Central Connecticut State University Common Data Set 2020-21
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2020-21

The 2020-21 Common Data Set for Central Connecticut State University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jul 1, 2021. Subscribe via RSS.

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Acceptance Rate

64.8%

Applications

7,724

Admitted

5,009

Enrolled

1,198

SAT Composite

970-1140

SAT Math

480-570

SAT Reading

490-580

ACT Composite

18.5-24.5

§ Federal outcomes

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$58,562

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

48%

6-year completion

Average net price

$16,857

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$22,300

federal loans only

Nonpayment

14%

FSA · as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate

Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.

The numbers, as published

§ This report387numbers from this report.

General Information

2 TABLES

Respondent Information

First Name:Paula

Last Name:Bunce

Title:Institutional Research Specialist

Office:Instit utiona l Researc h and Asse ssme nt

Phone:860- 832- 1783

Email Address:buncep@ccsu.edu

Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes

If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www

Degrees Offered

CertificateX

Bachelor'sX

Master'sX

Post-master's certificateX

Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX

Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

5 TABLES

Institutional Enrollment

B1 undergraduate enrollment

Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 undergraduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other first-year degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other credit-course undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other first-year degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other credit-course undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	8593

B1 graduate enrollment

Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 graduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Full-time first-time degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other credit-course graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time first-time degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other credit-course graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total graduate students	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	2059

B1 overall enrollment

Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 overall enrollment. Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Total full-time students	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total part-time students	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Grand total all students	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	10652

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	15	121	123
Hispanic/Latino	216	1400	1425
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	140	1071	1090
White, non-Hispanic	699	4880	4976
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	1	9	10
Asian, non-Hispanic	45	379	401
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	1	8	8
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	46	288	289
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	35	246	271
Total	1198	8402	8593

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	Not reported
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	Not reported
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	554
Post-master's certificates	121
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	9
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	21
Doctoral degrees, other	Not reported

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	478	337	538	1353
Did not persist	1	1	1	3
Final cohort	477	336	537	1350
Completed in less than four years	98	99	173	370
Completed in less than five years	89	62	100	251
Completed in less than six years	30	22	30	82
Total completers	217	183	303	703
Six-year graduation rate	54%	56%	52%	52%

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	78%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	3684	4040	Not reported	7,724
Admitted	2496	2513	Not reported	5,009
Enrolled	667	508	Not reported	1,175
Enrolled full-time	Not reported	508	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	14	9	Not reported	Not reported

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:0

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units13

English4

Mathematics3

Science2

Of these, units that must be lab1

Social studies2

History1

Total academic units3

Foreign language3

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	98	1177
ACT	3	35

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	970	Not reported	1140
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	490	Not reported	580
SAT math	480	Not reported	570
ACT composite	18.5	Not reported	24.5
ACT math	17	Not reported	24
ACT English	17	Not reported	23
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other fields

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8002

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69917

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59953

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49927

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100

SAT Math: 700-8002

SAT Math: 600-69912

SAT Math: 500-59952

SAT Math: 400-49931

SAT Math: 300-3993

SAT Math: 200-2990

SAT Math: Total100

SAT Composite: 1400-16001

SAT Composite: 1200-139913

SAT Composite: 1000-119954

SAT Composite: 800-99931

SAT Composite: 600-7991

SAT Composite: 400-5990

SAT Composite: Total100

ACT Composite: 30-369

ACT Composite: 24-2926

ACT Composite: 18-2348

ACT Composite: 12-1717

ACT Composite: 6-110

ACT Composite: Below 60

ACT Composite: Total100

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class9

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class27

Percent in top half of high school graduating class67

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class33

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class6

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:48

Percent who had GPA of 4.03.7

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.998.3

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7414.1

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4917.6

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2422.1

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9924.8

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.499.1

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.3

Percent who had GPA below 1.00

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:50

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

Priority Date: Month05

Priority Date: Day01

Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes

Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month05

Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day01

Amount of housing deposit:250

If yes, maximum period of postponement:Clic k or tap here to enter text.

Transfer Admission

1 TABLE

Application for Admission

Standardized test scoresNot Required

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:- ⇒ Official transcripts mailed directly from each of the schools attended, regardless of being noted on a receiving school's transcript. -

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Accelerated programX

Cross-registrationX

Distance learningX

Double majorX

Dual enrollmentX

English as a Second Language (ESL)X

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Liberal arts/career combinationX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Required Course Work

Arts/fine artsX

Computer literacyX

English (including composition)X

Foreign languagesX

HistoryX

HumanitiesX

MathematicsX

PhilosophyX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)7%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing33%

Percent who live off campus or commute67%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)4%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing12%

Percent who live off campus or commute88%

Percent of students age 25 and older14%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18

Average age of full-time students21

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

International Student OrganizationX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Marching bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Television stationX

YearbookX

Housing

Special housing for disabled studentsX

Theme housingX

Wellness housingX

Annual Expenses

4 TABLES

Public Tuition

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-district	6162	6162
Tuition: in-state	6162	6162
Tuition: out-of-state	18436	18436
Tuition: nonresident	18436	18436
Required fees	5380	5380
Food and housing, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Food only, on-campus meal plan	Not reported	Not reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

All Institutions Expenses

Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	1600	1600	1600
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Other expenses	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

In-district:$257

In-state (out-of-district):$257

Financial Aid

8 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	194	352	18
Average institutional non-need grant	1677	1854	1132
Athletic grant recipients	62	251	2
Average athletic grant	12606	16016	24383

Reporting Year

Academic Year2020-2021 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$14,304,337

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,257,686

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$8,475,283

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$234,236

Total Scholarships/Grants$26,271,542

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$27,203,640

Federal Work-Study$599,302

Total Self-Help$27,802,942

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,635,302

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,311,109

Total Scholarships/Grants$3,946,411

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,885,260

Total Self-Help$4,885,260

Parent Loans$5,481,047

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$4,051,470

Students Awarded Aid

H2 students awarded aid

Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates	1175	6811	1591
Applied for need-based aid	1085	5540	988
Determined to have financial need	843	4657	825
Awarded any aid	825	4445	726
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid	815	3929	567
Awarded need-based self-help aid	466	2919	444
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid	313	1226	57
Need fully met	65	277	43
Average percentage of need met	50	47	42
Average financial aid package	9708	9673	5550
Average need-based scholarship or grant	Not reported	7132	3574
Average need-based self-help award	Not reported	4162	4139
Average need-based loan	Not reported	3168	Not reported

Source Type Loan

H5 student loans

Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.

H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
Measure	Number in class	Percent of class	Average per borrower
Any loan program	360	67	29111
Federal loan programs	355	66	23808
Institutional loan programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
State loan programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Private student loans	84	16	24148

Financial Aid Reply

Students must reply by (date): Month5

Students must reply by (date): Day01

Institutional Aid

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:- ⇒ Click or tap here to enter text. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	428	472	900
Members of minority groups	101	84	185
Females	187	231	418
Males	241	241	482
Nonresidents	22	0	22
Doctorate or other terminal degree	367	131	498
Master's, but not terminal master's	51	290	341
Bachelor's degree	1	30	31
Unknown or other highest degree	9	21	30
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	0	0	0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio14

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	165	0
10-19 students	165	0
20-29 students	473	0
30-39 students	606	0
40-49 students	320	0
50-99 students	30	0
100+ students	41	0
Total	4	0

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