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76.7%Acceptance
$12,460Tuition
7,670Students
49%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$58,562Earnings
#16 in ConnecticutPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$12,460
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,736
Average Net Price
$16,435
Students Receiving Financial Aid
34.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,710
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,710
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,770
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,300
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$236/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
61.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
50.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
34.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,562
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,817
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,178
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,572
$110,001+ $21,300

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,562 annually at Central Connecticut State, while those making over $110,000 pay $21,300. The four-year total ranges from roughly $46,000 to $85,000 depending on family income. About 35% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the university's role serving working-class Connecticut families.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $22,300, translating to monthly payments of $236. With median earnings of $58,562 ten years after graduation, that represents a manageable 4.8% of gross income. The 61% loan repayment rate suggests most graduates can handle their obligations. Over 92% of students come from Connecticut, taking advantage of the $12,460 in-state tuition that's roughly half the out-of-state rate.

Low-income Connecticut residents get the best financial deal here, paying less than many community colleges while earning a four-year degree.

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