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Central Connecticut State University, also known as CCSU, is a state university in New Britain, Connecticut. It was established in 1849 and is the oldest public university. CCSU ranks third oldest of all universities in Connecticut. The campus is spread across an area of 165 acres.
CCSU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Education & Professional Studies
- School of Engineering & Technology
- School of Graduate Studies
CCSU is notable for its politically active student body. The Progressive Student Alliance (PSA) serves students who are left-leaning/liberal. The organization has been active since 2002 and has hosted numerous forums, guest speakers, protests, and other events. Their official mascot is the Blue Devil.
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Campus Location1615 Stanley St
New Britain, CT 06050
USA
Main Tel: (860) 832-3200
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, education and teaching, mathematics, engineering technician, real estate and construction management, and business and management.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,641 | 57 | | Master | 552 | 40 | | Post-master's certificate | 54 | 2 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 46 | 28 | | Doctorale | 1 | 1 | | < 1 year certificate | | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 12,106 in 2007-2008 (9,837 full-time equivalent). About 55% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 45% of the class. Undergrads are 76% of enrolled students and graduate students are 24%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,042 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,179 | | Room | $ 5,020 | | Board | $ 3,598 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 | | Other | $ 2,668 |
Financial Aid: Central Connecticut participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsCentral Connecticut provides on-campus housing for 2,140 of its 9,837 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Northeast Conference for major sports. The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 97 male students received the aid (men were 54% of those receiving aid) and 82 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 46% of students receiving such aid) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 62% | | Women | 57% | | All | 60% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 470-550 | | Math | 470-560 | | Writing | 460-550 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (20 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (486 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Logistics and Materials Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (39 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
DESIGN (30 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (18 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (610 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Business Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (7 awarded) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (102 awarded) - Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded) HOSPITALITY (15 awarded) - Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (342 awarded) - American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History
- International/Global Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (56 awarded) - Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
MEDIA (77 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
MUSIC (9 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (40 awarded) - Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (35 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (6 awarded) SCIENCE (85 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Molecular Biology
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (122 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (178 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Psychology
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