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Central Connecticut State University
  • 4 Year
  • NEW BRITAIN, CT
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Connecticut State Colleges & UniversitiesCentral Connecticut State University
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Connecticut
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • NEW BRITAIN, CT
  • 1,385 reviews
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    Central Connecticut State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    24%
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,174 / year
    Poll
    41%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 346 responses
    Poll
    41%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 148 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,542 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 115 responses
    • Devils Den
      43%
    • Memorial
      14%
    • Weekend Breakfast
      11%
    • Specific days (chocolate chip pancakes day, etc.)
      10%
    • Wish memorial was open earlier on weekends
      9%
    • Hilltop Cafe
      7%
    • Under ground Deli
      3%
    31%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 99 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 79 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      16%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      48%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      29%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      6%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    86%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 88 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 60 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      53%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      35%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      8%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 67 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      25%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      54%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      9%
    • Not very visible.
      7%
    • We have campus police?
      4%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 142 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      7%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      41%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      46%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      6%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 77 responses
    • Devil's Den events
      23%
    • Spring Break Concert
      19%
    • Spring Week Festival
      18%
    • Football Games
      10%
    • Acapella Concerts
      6%
    • Car Shows
      6%
    • Concerts/live music
      6%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 95 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      4%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      23%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      15%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      26%
    • Parties? What parties?
      32%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 42 responses
    • Spring concert
      55%
    • Halloweekend
      19%
    • Homecoming
      12%
    • Graduation
      5%
    • Halloween
      5%
    • We don't party
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    53%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 124 responses
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