Paying for Central Connecticut State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$12,460 2.92%	$25,736 2.97%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$13,890 2.98%	$26,970 2.99%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) are $12,460 for Connecticut residents and $25,736 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,873. It could cover 26.71% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,153 for Connecticut residents and $35,429 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

CCSU's 4-year tuition is $52,281 for Connecticut residents and $105,036 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $118,530 for Connecticut residents and $171,285 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Central Connecticut State University is $12,460 for Connecticut residents and $25,736 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.92% for Connecticut residents and increased by 2.97% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of CCSU is $12,824 for Connecticut residents and $26,500 for out-of-state students, a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

CCSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,106	$24,994	$14,720
2023-2024	$12,460	$25,736	$14,966
Change % 2023-2024	2.92%	2.97%	1.67%
2024-2025	$12,824	$26,500	$15,216

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $13,890 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $26,970. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at CCSU is $14,304 for Connecticut residents and $27,777 for out-of-state students , a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

CCSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,488	$26,186	$14,720
2023-2024	$13,890	$26,970	$14,966
Change % 2023-2024	2.98%	2.99%	1.67%
2024-2025	$14,304	$27,777	$15,216

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at CCSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $612 for Connecticut residents and $628 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $771 for Connecticut residents and $786 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$595	$610
	2023-2024	$612	$628
	2024-2025	$629	$647
Graduate	2022-2023	$749	$764
	2023-2024	$771	$786
	2024-2025	$794	$809

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,966. The Living costs increased by 1.67% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The CCSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $29,026 for state residents and $42,302 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $29,026 for state residents and $42,302 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At CCSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$12,460
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$25,736
Room & Board	$12,710	$12,710
Personal Expenses	$2,256	$2,256
Books & Supplies	$1,600
COA (In-State)	$29,026	$29,026
COA (Out-of-State)	$42,302	$42,302

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CCSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CCSU is $52,281 for Connecticut residents and $105,036 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Central Connecticut State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

CCSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$12,700	$12,944	$13,192	$13,446	$52,281
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$25,944	$26,153	$26,364	$26,576	$105,036
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$12,944	$13,192	$13,446	$13,704	$53,286
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$26,153	$26,364	$26,576	$26,790	$105,883
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$13,192	$13,446	$13,704	$13,968	$54,311
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,364	$26,576	$26,790	$27,006	$106,736
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$13,446	$13,704	$13,968	$14,236	$55,355
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$26,576	$26,790	$27,006	$27,224	$107,597
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$13,704	$13,968	$14,236	$14,510	$56,419
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$26,790	$27,006	$27,224	$27,444	$108,464

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $118,530 for Connecticut residents and $171,285 for out-of-state students.

CCSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,264	$29,507	$29,754	$30,006	$118,530
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$42,508	$42,716	$42,925	$43,136	$171,285
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$29,507	$29,754	$30,006	$30,263	$119,529
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$42,716	$42,925	$43,136	$43,349	$172,126
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,754	$30,006	$30,263	$30,525	$120,548
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$42,925	$43,136	$43,349	$43,563	$172,973
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$30,006	$30,263	$30,525	$30,792	$121,586
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$43,136	$43,349	$43,563	$43,780	$173,828
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,263	$30,525	$30,792	$31,064	$122,644
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$43,349	$43,563	$43,780	$43,998	$174,689

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $91,038 for Connecticut residents and $143,793 for out-of-state students.

CCSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,391	$22,634	$22,881	$23,133	$91,038
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,635	$35,843	$36,052	$36,263	$143,793
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,634	$22,881	$23,133	$23,390	$92,037
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,843	$36,052	$36,263	$36,476	$144,634
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,881	$23,133	$23,390	$23,652	$93,056
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,052	$36,263	$36,476	$36,690	$145,481
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,133	$23,390	$23,652	$23,919	$94,094
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,263	$36,476	$36,690	$36,907	$146,336
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,390	$23,652	$23,919	$24,191	$95,152
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$36,476	$36,690	$36,907	$37,125	$147,197

	In-State	Out-of-State
Central Connecticut State University	$12,460	$25,736
Bryant University	$51,169
Sacred Heart University	$48,460
Saint Francis University	$41,720
Mount St. Mary's University	$47,240
Long Island University	$41,642