Central Connecticut StateNew Britain, CT

Key differences on Getting in

1
U. Central Oklahoma's yield is 21 pts higher than Central Connecticut State's
Yield rate
2
U. Central Oklahoma admits 78% vs. 79% at Central Connecticut State
Acceptance rate

Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.

The funnel

Acceptance rate

Central Connecticut State79%

U. Central Oklahoma78%Most selective

Applicants

Central Connecticut State10.2KMost

U. Central Oklahoma5.9K

Admitted

Central Connecticut State8.1KMost

U. Central Oklahoma4.6K

Yield rate

Central Connecticut State22%

U. Central Oklahoma43%Highest

Quad's selectivity

Central Connecticut StateOpenfrom ConnecticutAccessiblefrom other states
U. Central OklahomaAccessible

Men and women

Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.

Women admitted

Central Connecticut State75%

U. Central Oklahoma80%

Men admitted

Central Connecticut State71%

U. Central Oklahoma75%

Test scores

SAT total,

Central Connecticut State

900–1140

U. Central OklahomaNot reported–

Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

ACT composite,

Central Connecticut StateNot reported–

U. Central Oklahoma

18–24

Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

Submitted SAT

Central Connecticut State43%

U. Central Oklahoma0%

Submitted ACT

Central Connecticut State0%

U. Central Oklahoma83%

Test policy

Central Connecticut StateTest-optional
U. Central OklahomaTest scores required

How they read a record

Central Connecticut State
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 14% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
U. Central Oklahoma
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.

What they look at

Factor	Central Connecticut State	U. Central Oklahoma
High school GPA	Very important	Required
High school record	Required	Required
Class rank	Very important	Considered
College-prep program	Required	Considered
Recommendations	Considered	Considered
Essay	Important	Considered
Legacy status	Not considered	Considered
Work experience	Considered	Considered
Demonstration of competencies	Not considered	Considered
English proficiency test	Required	Required
Other tests	Not considered	Considered

All admissions numbers in the table

Sources:Central Connecticut State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Central Connecticut State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why