---
title: Central Connecticut State University
description: >-
  The largest and oldest publicly funded university in the Connecticut State
  Colleges and Universities system.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/central-connecticut-state-university'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-24'
updatedAt: '2026-09-29'
organizationType: School / university
location: 'New Britain, CT, United States'
website: 'https://www.ccsu.edu/'
yearFounded: 1849
---

# Central Connecticut State University

*School / university • New Britain, CT, United States*

## About

The largest and oldest publicly funded university in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system.

Central Connecticut State University is a public, non-for-profit university and the largest institution in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system. Founded in 1849, it is the state's oldest publicly funded university, serving more than 10,000 students across five academic schools. Most programs are offered in person at its New Britain, Connecticut campus, with some hybrid and graduate-level online offerings.

The university has been designated a Community Engagement University by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1849
- **Address:** 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050
- **Website:** https://www.ccsu.edu/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralConnecticutStateUniversity, twitter: https://twitter.com/CCSU, instagram: https://instagram.com/ccsu_official/, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/school/central-connecticut-state-university/, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ccsuedu

## Programs

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