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One state fits all.

Find what you’re looking for in the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system. Home to hundreds of degree and certificate programs and the lowest sticker price in the state, CSCU is where Connecticut goes to go further.

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1 State, 6 Institutions, 16 Campuses

Four-Year Universities

Apply for automatic admission.

Through the Connecticut Automatic Admission Program (CAAP), graduating high school seniors who have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) — or a 2.75 unweighted GPA — may be automatically accepted at participating institutions. CAAP waives the application fee, student essays, and recommendation letters as well.

Participating CSCU institutions:

  • Central Connecticut State University
  • Eastern Connecticut State University
  • Southern Connecticut State University
  • Western Connecticut State University

CT State Community College

Continue your education close to home.

With 18 main and satellite campuses and more than 300 programs, CT State provides the head start you need to achieve your goals at a lower cost.

Charter Oak State College

Earn your degree online.

As Connecticut’s only public online college, Charter Oak offers flexible, but impactful, programs for students balancing work, life, and academics.

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