Central Connecticut State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

42%
Minority Students
45%
Female Students
1%
International
17
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Central Connecticut State University has a diverse student body with 42% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
57.1%(4,294)
Hispanic
18.2%(1,373)
African American
13.4%(1,012)
Asian
5.4%(405)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
3.5%(265)
Unknown
2.2%(162)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color42%
Total Enrollment9,468
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Central Connecticut State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Central Connecticut State University has a gender distribution of 45% female students and 55% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
54.6%(4,186)
Women
45.4%(3,479)

Gender Statistics

Men4,186

44% of total enrollment

Women3,479

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Central Connecticut State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.1%(238)
18-19
27.9%(2,141)
20-21
30.2%(2,312)
22-24
21.8%(1,668)
25+
17.0%(1,306)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.7%(12)
22-24
18.2%(328)
25+
81.1%(1,463)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Central Connecticut State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 93% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.4%(1,152)
Out-of-State
5.8%(71)
International
0.9%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State1,152

93% of student body

Out-of-State71

6% of student body

International11

1% of student body

States Represented

17 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

42%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

45%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age