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$13,050
per year
In-State Tuition
77%
Acceptance Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$6,525 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$10,440 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$18,270 saved
30 of 30 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $47,415potential savings
Business & Finance
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Hospitality & Culinary
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
8
Sports
4
Men's teams
6
Women's teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$13,589
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$58,562
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,300
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Central Connecticut State University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $435 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $6,525
8 exams
24 credits
Save $10,440
14 exams
42 credits
Save $18,270
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$6,525 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$10,440 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$18,270 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
New Britain, Connecticut
Capitol Planning Region
Control
Public
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