The student-faculty ratio at Central Connecticut State University is 15:1, and the school has 40.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Central Connecticut State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Psychology; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 77 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
15:1
Total faculty
448 full time
529 part time
Minority
23% full time
14% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
83%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4956.5%
Classes with fewer than 20 students40.6%
50 or more3%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Computer literacy
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
77%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
68%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
46%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
51%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
56%
6-year graduation rate of international students
33%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
33
Post-master's certificates
95
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
6
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
0
Doctoral degrees - other
0
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
0.1%
Enlisted in the military
0.2%
Enrolled in continuing education
3.1%
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Boston College
Boston University
Florida State University
Fordham University
Georgetown University
Seeking continuing education
1.2%
Not seeking employment
0.3%
No information provided by graduate
79.3%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Robert A. Kerzner, President & CEO, LIMRA International, John B. Larson, Congressman, US House of Representatives, Carol A. Ammon, former founder & CEO, Endo Pharmaceuticals
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
middle of second year
Credits apply to multiple majors
rarely
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 26%
Social Sciences 14%
Psychology 8%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 6%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 6%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems (MIS)$65,800
Construction Management$59,800
Finance$57,600
Accounting$54,200
Business Administration, Management and Operations$50,500
Marketing$48,700
Hospitality Administration/Management$38,600
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$50,700
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$65,200
Civil Engineering$59,700
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$48,100
Mathematics and Statistics
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$58,500
Economics$50,500
Criminology$45,800
Sociology$44,600
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$42,800
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Construction Management
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Network and System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Education
Art Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
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Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General
Design and Visual Communications, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Music, General
Minors
History
History, General
Public/Applied History
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Music, General
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Network and System Administration/Administrator
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Adult Development and Aging
Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Archeology
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Geography
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
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English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
Athletic Training, BS & MS
Student participation in special study options
Honors program
Teacher certificate program
Cooperative (work-study plan) program
Study abroad
Student-designed major
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
-
Cooperative education programs
Accounting & Finance, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, Social/Behavioral Science, Technologies
Teacher certification is offered in
Elementary, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
13
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
150
Online bachelor's degree program offered
No
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
0%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Belgium
Belize
Brazil
China
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
Ecuador
France
Germany
Ghana
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Consortia
Consortia
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
Hartford Consortium for Higher Education
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
