Central Connecticut State University
Admissions

Interested in attending Central Connecticut State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Central Connecticut State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

75
%
Acceptance rate
3.25
Average High School GPA
1037
SAT Midpoint
August 28
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Central Connecticut State University?

75%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Central Connecticut accepted 75% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 8,282 people applied and 6,255 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3333 / 4253 (78%)
Men
2922 / 4029 (73%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Central Connecticut State University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at Central Connecticut State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Central Connecticut State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Central Connecticut considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Central Connecticut State University?

3.25
Average High School GPA
1037
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Central Connecticut State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.25. 10% of freshmen who attended Central Connecticut were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 32% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
7%
3.75-3.99
11%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
18%
2.50-2.99
22%
2.00-2.49
10%

Central Connecticut is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

25%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
Math Mean
513
75th Percentile
570
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
Verbal Mean
524
75th Percentile
580
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
925
Composite Mean
1037
75th Percentile
1140

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Central Connecticut State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 28
Regular admission deadline
October 15
Application notification

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