2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$14,425

Net Price

75%

Admitted

23%

Enrolled

54%

Graduation Rate

14/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Central Connecticut State University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 9,653. In 2021, there were 224 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #8 in Connecticut and ranks #689 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate

Psychology Graduates

224

Total Enrollment

9,653

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education

Ranking for Central Connecticut State University

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#8

Connecticut Rank

Combining ranking factors for 20 schools that offer psychology degrees in Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University ranks #8.

#689

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Central Connecticut State University ranks #689.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Central Connecticut State University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers General Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and Counseling Psychology are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMAPMC
Counseling and Applied Psychology2
Counseling Psychology2
General Psychology13110
Marriage and Family Therapy27
Social Work52
Total Graduates183374
US Department of Education

Psychology Program Accreditation(s)

  • Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) – Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 6,285 students applied to the Central Connecticut State University. The university admitted 75% and 23% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Connecticut universities is 11,502. On average, all Connecticut institutions admit 65% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Central Connecticut State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 72%. Compared to all Connecticut four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.

The overall graduation rate for Central Connecticut State University is 54%, compared to 64% for all Connecticut universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 50%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare CCSU to Connecticut Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Central Connecticut State University to the average of all Connecticut four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

CCSU

6,285

Applicants

75%

Percent Admitted

23%

Percent Enrolled

72%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

54%

Graduation Rate

CT Colleges

11,502

Applicants

65%

Percent Admitted

21%

Percent Enrolled

69%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

64%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 416 or 49% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 432 or 51% part-time faculty members employed at Central Connecticut State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 416 or 49%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

CCSU

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

49%

Percent Full-Time

51%

Percent Part-Time

49%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

CT Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

40%

Percent Full-Time

60%

Percent Part-Time

38%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Central Connecticut State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $6,162, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,600.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,674 and the average cost for graduate fees is $5,174.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Central Connecticut State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Central Connecticut State University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$12,174
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,256
Total Living Expenses$14,430
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$6,162
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,600
Total Undergraduate Expenses$22,192
In-State, Graduate Tuition$7,674
In-State, Graduate Fees$5,174
Total Graduate Expenses$12,848
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Central Connecticut State University is $14,425. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Central Connecticut State University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$12,292$10,095
$30,001 – $48,000$13,248$10,941
$48,001 – $75,000$16,857$12,155
$75,001 – $110,000$18,877$14,895
$110,001 and more$21,066$17,513
US Department of Education

Compare Central Connecticut State University to all Connecticut universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

CCSU

$22,192

Cost to Attend

$6,880

Average Financial Aid

93%

Percent Receiving Aid

$14,425

Net Price

CT Colleges

$40,760

Cost to Attend

$16,000

Average Financial Aid

90%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,386

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,096 or 93%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 5,243 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,880.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid5,243$6,880
Pell Grants3,136$4,522
Federal Student Loans3,955$6,589
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Central Connecticut State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

CCSU

5,243

Grant or Scholarship Aid

43%

Grants or Scholarships

3,136

Number of Pell Grants

25%

Pell Grants

3,955

Federal Student Loans

32%

Federal Student Loans

CT Colleges

3,170

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

1,564

Number of Pell Grants

24%

Pell Grants

1,675

Federal Student Loans

26%

Federal Student Loans

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