Charter Oak State College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Charter Oak State College is a public research university in New Britain, Connecticut, enrolling about 1,821 students. Charter Oak State College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $8,506 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $64,209 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,506
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,815 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,821 34.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 54.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 6.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,787
- Room & Board: $7,400 annual estimate
Charter Oak State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Charter Oak State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Charter Oak State College?
Charter Oak State College is located in New Britain, CT (ZIP 06051).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Charter Oak State College public or private?
Charter Oak State College is a Public institution.
How much does Charter Oak State College cost?
Published tuition: $8,506.
Average net price after aid: $15,815.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,815 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $34,024.
How big is Charter Oak State College?
Total enrollment: 1,821 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,787 students.
Graduate enrollment: 85 students.
About 34% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Charter Oak State College?
150%-time completion rate: 66.67%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Charter Oak State College earn?
Median earnings: $53,779 six years after entry; $64,209 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,683.
44.03% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Charter Oak State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (142 completions)
- Psychology, General (60 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (58 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (55 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (43 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator (29 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (29 completions)
- Child Development (28 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (28 completions)
- Project Management (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Charter Oak State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 66.67%; median earnings $64,209 at 10 years; net price $15,815. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,506
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Charter Oak State College was $8,506.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,815
2024 Value
In 2024 Charter Oak State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,815.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$63,260 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,815 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$34,024 4-Year Tuition
$7,400 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$450 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,356 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$65,424 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Charter Oak State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Charter Oak State College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Charter Oak State College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2016–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $7,671 | $10,029 | — |
| 2017 | $7,983 | $10,437 | — |
| 2018 | $8,301 | $10,854 | — |
| 2019 | $8,553 | $11,166 | $10,724 |
| 2020 | $8,553 | $11,166 | $11,872 |
| 2021 | $8,254 | $10,654 | $13,836 |
| 2022 | $8,254 | $10,796 | $14,288 |
| 2023 | $8,506 | $8,506 | $15,663 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Charter Oak State College reported total enrollment of about 1,821 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 21% male and 79% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.4%), Hispanic or Latino (22.6%), and Black or African American (21.6%). About 44.03% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
34.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Charter Oak State College in 2024 is 1,821 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,787 students. Graduate enrollment is about 85 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 47.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
66.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Charter Oak State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
- Psychology, General: 10% male / 90% female
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Charter Oak State College.
Return on Investment
$18,683 Median Student Debt
$64,209 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.10% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
915.00% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Charter Oak State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 22 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 142 completions
2. Psychology, General: 60 completions
3. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 58 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 55 completions
5. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 43 completions
6. Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator: 29 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 29 completions
8. Child Development: 28 completions
9. Organizational Leadership: 28 completions
Most popular programs at Charter Oak State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Charter Oak State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Charter Oak State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 6.0%
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,461
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Charter Oak State College is a public institution located in New Britain, CT, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Enrollment is approximately 1,821 students. Student body composition includes White (47.4%), Hispanic or Latino (22.6%), Black or African American (21.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 66.67%. Approximately 44.03% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
New Britain, CT 06051
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Charter Oak State College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Charter Oak State College located?
Charter Oak State College is located in New Britain, CT.
How much does Charter Oak State College cost?
Reported tuition is $8,506 and average net price is $15,815 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,400 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Charter Oak State College?
Charter Oak State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,787 students, White (47.4%), Hispanic or Latino (22.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Charter Oak State College?
About 54.5% of students at Charter Oak State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Charter Oak State College earn?
Median earnings are $53,779 six years after entry and $64,209 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Charter Oak State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Charter Oak State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,683.
Is Charter Oak State College public or private?
Charter Oak State College is a public institution located in New Britain, CT.
Is Charter Oak State College an HBCU?
No. Charter Oak State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Charter Oak State College a tribal college?
No. Charter Oak State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Charter Oak State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Charter Oak State College does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.6%).
Is Charter Oak State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Charter Oak State College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Connecticut college costs
- Connecticut colleges by ROI
- New Britain, Connecticut city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Connecticut
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.