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CT State Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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CT State’s low tuition and test-optional policy make admission the starting point, not the whole plan. Focus on entering prepared for credit-bearing classes, because staying on track after enrollment matters here. SAT or ACT prep can be useful as a readiness check, not just an admissions tool.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

CT State Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

CT State Community College enrolls 35,275 undergraduates in an urban setting. CT State has a freshman retention rate of 69%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

New Britain, CT

Undergrad Enrollment35,275

Freshman Retention69%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key CT State Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

February 1

Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

July 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to CT State, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, with the December test typically the last one whose scores can arrive before the February 1 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At CT State, in-state tuition is $4,608, while out-of-state tuition is $13,872. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the July 15 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$4,608

Out-of-State Tuition$13,872

Room and Board$12,077

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Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

CT State’s out-of-state tuition is $13,872, compared with $4,608 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $12,077, so total costs can vary depending on living arrangements and eligibility for financial aid. Students should use the college’s net price tools and aid offer to estimate what they may actually pay.