by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Central Connecticut State University, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Cost of attendance at Central Connecticut State University fell between $24,112.00 to $27,612.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: roughly $24,112.00 in-state against $27,612.00 for non-residents.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $13,050.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,062.00 |
| Total cost | $24,112.00 |
| That is 25% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,112.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,013.00 |
| Net price | $16,099.00 |
| That is 16% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,112.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,281.00 |
| Net price | $12,831.00 |
| That is 33% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $16,550.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,062.00 |
| Total cost | $27,612.00 |
| That is 43% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,612.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,013.00 |
| Net price | $19,599.00 |
| That is 2% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,612.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,281.00 |
| Net price | $16,331.00 |
| That is 15% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
The tables below project a full degree at the current published cost. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $12,831.00 | $16,099.00 | $24,112.00 |
| Senior year | $12,831.00 | $16,099.00 | $24,112.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $51,324.00 | $64,396.00 | $96,448.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $19,553.00 | $24,533.00 | $36,743.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $591.00 | $741.00 | $1,110.00 |
| Total amount paid | $70,877.00 | $88,929.00 | $133,191.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $12,831.00 | $16,099.00 | $24,112.00 |
| Senior year | $12,831.00 | $16,099.00 | $24,112.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $25,662.00 | $32,198.00 | $48,224.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,776.00 | $12,266.00 | $18,372.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $295.00 | $371.00 | $555.00 |
| Total amount paid | $35,438.00 | $44,464.00 | $66,596.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $16,331.00 | $19,599.00 | $27,612.00 |
| Senior year | $16,331.00 | $19,599.00 | $27,612.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $65,324.00 | $78,396.00 | $110,448.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $24,886.00 | $29,866.00 | $42,077.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $752.00 | $902.00 | $1,271.00 |
| Total amount paid | $90,210.00 | $108,262.00 | $152,525.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $16,331.00 | $19,599.00 | $27,612.00 |
| Senior year | $16,331.00 | $19,599.00 | $27,612.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $32,662.00 | $39,198.00 | $55,224.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,443.00 | $14,933.00 | $21,038.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $376.00 | $451.00 | $636.00 |
| Total amount paid | $45,105.00 | $54,131.00 | $76,262.00 |
| For the complete net-price picture, see the Net Price section. |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $16,857.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $16,435.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,562.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $12,817.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,178.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,572.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,300.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Central Connecticut State University Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Central Connecticut State University stands at $16,750.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,641.00 |
| 25th | $6,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $16,750.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $34,800.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $17,635.00 |
| Middle income | $17,607.00 |
| High income | $15,250.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $2,385.00 in additional median debt versus high-income graduates.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $17,343.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,000.00 |
First-generation borrowers from Central Connecticut State University hold $2,343.00 in additional median debt versus continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Central Connecticut State University works out to $4,500.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Central Connecticut State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 7.1% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Central Connecticut State University add up to $691,971,947.00 across 34,184 student borrowers.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 167 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $9,970.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 11 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,277.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veterans benefits detail.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Central Connecticut State University, think through the questions below:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.