Charter Oak State College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Charter Oak State College is a four-year, liberal arts college located in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1973 by the Connecticut Legislature. It is under the Connecticut State system of higher education. Students of Charter Oak State College are offered a variety of academic programs including associate and bachelor degrees, certificate programs, and credential Programs. These programs are in varous fields of study such as Applied Behavioral Science, Ecological Studies, Environmental Studies, Human Services, and Public Safety Administration. Online courses are also offered to students.

Students of Charter Oak State College are actively associated with several on-campus student organizations. The college also provides disability services for students who require them.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.

Features of note:

• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,988 in 2009-2010 (936 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 48% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (483 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies