Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Central Connecticut State admits about 8 in 10 applicants (79%). That puts it in the "Open in-state, Accessible out of state" tier, more selective than 45% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$50 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 71%, women at 75%.
Where applicants live
Connecticut applicants were admitted at 84%, applicants from other states at 69%, and international applicants at 18%.
All applicants in the same class: 79%
Of those admitted, 22% from Connecticut enrolled, against 17% from other states and 14% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
22% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Central Connecticut State reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 14% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 43% of first-years sent an SAT and 0% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 29% whose high school reported a rank, 11% were in the top tenth. Recommends 3 years of foreign language. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
69% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 79% of first-year applicants
2,073 applied · 1,420 admitted · 866 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Minimum high school GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required of some
- Interview
- Required of some
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- $250 housing deposit, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 Year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 3 | 3 |
| Science (lab: 1 / 1) | 2 | 2 |
| Foreign language | 0 | 3 |
| Social studies | 2 | 2 |
| History | 1 | 1 |
| Academic electives | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 16 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Stopped requiring recommendations (still considered) in fall 2024.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.15
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.06%
- 3.75–3.998%
- 3.50–3.7414%
- 3.25–3.4917%
- 3.00–3.2417%
- below 3.038%
The middle half had GPAs of 2.50–3.74.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 6.3% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 7.9% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 14.1% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 16.9% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 17.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 27.7% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 9.6% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.4% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
11% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 31% in the top quarter, of the 29% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Central Connecticut State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1020 on the SAT, 150 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
39% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
41% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 400–499.
Shares of the 43% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
751 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Central Connecticut State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Central Connecticut State University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Central Connecticut State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)