Central Connecticut State University SAT and ACT scores
New Britain, CT · public college · 7,917 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Central Connecticut State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Central Connecticut State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Central Connecticut State University scored 960 to 1190, with an average of 1080. A score at or above 1080 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
Does Central Connecticut State University require the SAT or ACT?
Central Connecticut State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Central Connecticut State University accept the CLT?
Central Connecticut State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Connecticut with similar scores
- University of Connecticut-Avery PointSAT 960–1190
- University of Connecticut-Hartford CampusSAT 930–1220
- University of Connecticut-StamfordSAT 930–1260
- University of Connecticut-Waterbury CampusSAT 910–1200
- Western Connecticut State UniversitySAT 1040–1170
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Boise Bible CollegeSAT 950–1200
- Brigham Young University-HawaiiSAT 960–1190
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeSAT 930–1220
- Flagler CollegeSAT 960–1190
- Florida CollegeSAT 930–1220
- Indiana University of PennsylvaniaSAT 970–1180
More about Central Connecticut State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Central Connecticut State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026