Central Connecticut State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

43%
Minority Students
46%
Female Students
1%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Central Connecticut State University has a diverse student body with 43% 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
56.7%(4,898)
Hispanic
18.4%(1,594)
African American
13.4%(1,157)
Asian
5.6%(481)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
3.5%(300)
Unknown
2.2%(193)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color43%
Total Enrollment11,122
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 46% female students and 54% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
54.1%(4,754)
Women
45.9%(4,041)

Gender Statistics

Men4,754

43% of total enrollment

Women4,041

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Central Connecticut State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.6%(366)
18-19
30.5%(2,410)
20-21
28.8%(2,275)
22-24
19.5%(1,545)
25+
16.5%(1,307)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.7%(31)
22-24
20.3%(364)
25+
78.0%(1,400)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

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 92% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
92.0%(1,303)
Out-of-State
6.8%(96)
International
1.2%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State1,303

92% of student body

Out-of-State96

7% of student body

International17

1% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

43%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

46%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age