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Public · New Britain, Connecticut

Charter Oak State College

Suburban campus · 1,821 undergraduates · 15 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
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Test scores
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Average net price
$15,815
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
67%

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What Charter Oak State College costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
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$30,001 – $48,000
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$48,001 – $75,000
$15,815
$75,001 – $110,000
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Over $110,000
–

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$23,210
Tuition, in-state
$8,506
Tuition, out-of-state
$8,506
First-years given a grant by the school
0%
Average grant from the school
–
Median debt at graduation
$18,683
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New England Tuition Break. Students from 5 other member states may pay a reduced rate here, at most 175% of in-state tuition. Only for approved majors, which depend on your home state. Check the school's list before counting on it. Details ↗

Admissions

Acceptance rate
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SAT middle 50%
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ACT middle 50%
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Test scores
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First-year retention
86%

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Charter Oak State College athletics

No varsity teams

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Health professions
21%
Business & marketing
19%
Liberal arts & humanities
18%
Family & consumer sciences
12%
Security & protective services
11%
Education
9%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
67%
First-year retention
86%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$64,209
Median debt at graduation
$18,683
Students with a Pell grant
44%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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