Central Connecticut State University
About
As Connecticut’s oldest publicly funded institution of higher education, Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in New Britain is best known for its foundational legacy in teacher preparation and its modern focus on career-ready public education. The university is particularly recognized for its School of Education and Professional Studies, AACSB-accredited School of Business, and highly regarded programs in criminology, nursing, and engineering technology. Student life is driven by an active mix of residential and commuter students, featuring NCAA Division I Blue Devils athletics and a vibrant suburban campus. A defining hallmark of CCSU is its exceptionally strong internship and employment pipeline into the nearby Hartford metropolitan region's healthcare, insurance, and government sectors.
Wikipedia:Central Connecticut State University is a public university in New Britain, Connecticut. Founded in 1849 as the State Normal School, CCSU is Connecticut's oldest publicly-funded university. It is made up of four schools: the Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; the School of Business; the School of Education and Professional Studies; and the School of Engineering, Science, and Technology. As of Spring 2022, the university was attended by 8,898 students: 7,054 undergraduate students and 1,844 graduate students. More than half of students live off campus and 96 percent are Connecticut residents. The school is part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system (CSCU), which also oversees Eastern, Western, and Southern Connecticut State Universities.
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Central Connecticut State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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