Central Connecticut State University Acceptance Rate
New Britain, Connecticut · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,282
- Admitted
- 6,255
- Yield
- 23%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Central Connecticut State University's acceptance rate has risen from 60.4% in 2014–15 to 75.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,173 to 8,282 (+1%) over that period.
Its 75.5% rate makes Central Connecticut State University more selective than about 52% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 48%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (78.4% for women vs 72.5% for men, a 5.9-point gap). Central Connecticut State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 23% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,173 | 4,940 | 60.4% | 1,369 |
| 2015–16 | 8,686 | 5,096 | 58.7% | 1,363 |
| 2016–17 | 7,810 | 4,687 | 60% | 1,269 |
| 2017–18 | 7,870 | 5,254 | 66.8% | 1,433 |
| 2018–19 | 7,903 | 5,314 | 67.2% | 1,464 |
| 2019–20 | 7,807 | 5,124 | 65.6% | 1,377 |
| 2020–21 | 7,724 | 5,009 | 64.8% | 1,198 |
| 2021–22 | 6,285 | 4,703 | 74.8% | 1,093 |
| 2022–23 | 7,302 | 5,601 | 76.7% | 1,256 |
| 2023–24 | 8,282 | 6,255 | 75.5% | 1,441 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,253 | 3,333 | 78.4% |
| Men | 4,029 | 2,922 | 72.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 480–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–29 | 1% |
How Central Connecticut State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Central Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?
Central Connecticut State University's acceptance rate is 75.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,255 admitted of 8,282 applicants).
Is Central Connecticut State University test optional?
Central Connecticut State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Central Connecticut State University?
Central Connecticut State University received 8,282 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,255.
What SAT score do you need for Central Connecticut State University?
Admitted students at Central Connecticut State University typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Central Connecticut State University getting harder to get into?
Central Connecticut State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.4% in 2014–15 to 75.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www2.ccsu.edu/.