Study at Central Connecticut State UniversityFounded in 1849, Central Connecticut State University or CCSU is a state university in New Britain, Connecticut. It is the oldest public university and ranks third oldest of all universities in Connecticut. The Association of American Colleges and Universities selected CCSU as one of only 16 "Leadership Institutions" in the nation and the only one in Connecticut. CCSU comprises five schools in different fields including Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Professional Studies, Engineering and Technology, and Graduate Studies. CCSU enrolls over 6000 full-time and more than 5, 000 part-time students. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the Master's and sixth-year levels and the Ed. D. in Educational Leadership. CCSU also offers more than 15 NCAA Division I sports programs. The sports teams of the university are known as the Blue Devils. Profile of Central Connecticut State University Central Connecticut is in a large suburb, in New Britain, CT. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Central Connecticut earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree. Course Topics The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics and education and teaching. Central Connecticut Selectivity Central Connecticut does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 460 to 540 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 460 and 560. Faculty Some professors at Central Connecticut are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most. Student Enrolment Central Connecticut, in 2007, had 12, 106 students (9, 684 full-time equivalent). Student Life Athletic teams at the school belong to the Northeast Conference for major sports. Central Connecticut Programs and Degrees
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