Central Connecticut State University

1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06050

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University's BSW program produced 37 graduates in the most recent reporting year — #182 of 587 colleges awarding the degree nationally, putting it squarely in the middle of the field by size.

51.6% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $17,528 a year after grants and scholarships — $3,984 below the $21,512 median across the 8 BSW colleges in Connecticut. 47.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

9,997
Total Students
8,170
Undergraduates
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

73%
Acceptance Rate
6,540 admitted out of 8,919 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Required

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
490 - 600
Math
470 - 590
21% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$12,460
Out-of-State
$25,736

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$17,528
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $13,589
$30,001 - $48,000 $13,636
$48,001 - $75,000 $15,091
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,336
$110,001+ $21,562
47%
Receive Pell Grants
49%
Students Borrowing
$6,551
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

52%
Overall
52%
Full-Time
52%
Part-Time
57%
First-Time Students
60%
Transfer Students
25%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 34%
6-Year Completion 47%
8-Year Completion 52%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
7.4%
Some Distance
21.4%
No Distance
71.2%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
4.4%
Some Distance
18.5%
No Distance
77.1%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
53.6%
Black or African American
14.2%
Hispanic/Latino
20%
Asian
4.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
2.8%
Non-Resident Alien
2%
Unknown
2.3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
8608322278
Address
1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06050
IPEDS ID
128771

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.