Central Connecticut State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
9,942

Full + Part time Students
1:16

Faculty to Student Ratio
10%

Transfer Student Ratio
$11.6K

Avg. Financial Aid

Central Connecticut State University is a regional, comprehensive public university dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences and to education for the professions. CCSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the Master's and sixth-year levels and the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. More than 85 percent of CCSU graduates remain in Connecticut, contributing to the intellectual, cultural, and economic health of the state. CCSU is, above all else, a vibrant learning-centered community dedicated to teaching and to scholarship. Education at the undergraduate and graduate level balances academic challenge and personal support, leading students to become thoughtful, responsible, and successful citizens.

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Overview

Total Faculty	441
Full-Time Undergraduate	7,771
Part-Time Undergraduate	2,171
Application Acceptance Rate	64%
Transfer Students	1,033
Programs	128 Programs
Courses	3,421 Courses
Transfer Agreements	13 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	2,625 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$8,321
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,353
Books and Supplies	$1,200
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	58%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,816
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	56%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$4,764

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

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Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Semester	May 1
Spring Semester	November 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Typically, CCSU likes to admit students with a college grade point average of a C or better after completing at least 12 or more college-level credits (not including remedial coursework) from regionally accredited institutions. However, higher grade point averages may be required for particular academic programs.
Official Transcripts:

Transfer students must submit their official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, as well as their official high school transcript.
SAT Scores:

Applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores if the applicant has successfully completed more than twelve college level credits or has been out of school for more than five years.
Letters of Recommendation:

Letters of recommendation are optional.
Essay:

The submission of a personal essay on the topic of your choice is optional.
Application Fee:

There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
Interview:

A personal interview may be requested of some for admission consideration.
Apply Here:

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Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Credit is typically awarded to students who earn a C- or higher in 100 level or above course work from regionally accredited institutions.
Credits (Min/Max):

The maximum credits accepted as transfer is 45. You must finish 45 credits at Central Connecticut State University to earn a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

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