Campus & Student Life at Central Connecticut State University

Home to about 8,593 undergraduates in 2020, CCSU is a large, public university located in New Britain, Connecticut. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, CCSU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by CCSU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our CCSU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

CCSU Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at CCSU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit CCSU Disability Services.

CCSU for the Military

While not a "service academy", CCSU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit CCSU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our CCSU for Veterans Guide.

CCSU offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, CCSU does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Central Connecticut State University

CCSU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Central Connecticut State University

CCSU has a comparatively large, student body. There were 8,593 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,811 (79.3%). Part-time attendance was 1,782 (20.7%).

Central Connecticut State University is Ranked #778 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, CCSU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank CCSU #778 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at CCSU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the CCSU Diversity Guide.

Central Connecticut State University Competes in the NCAA

CCSU has a total of 444 student athletes, 245 men and 199 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Central Connecticut State University Athletics