Stay Near, Go Far

Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) is a system of 6 public colleges and universities: 4 state universities, CT State Community College, and Charter Oak State College.

Apply

Apply online to any of our 6 institutions around CT

Study

Over 900 degree and certificate programs

Transfer

The transition to CSCU is easier than ever

Tuition

The lowest sticker price for higher education in CT

What's New at CSCU

Free Tuition (PACT)

Funding covering the gap between federal and state grants, and community college tuition and mandatory fees.

Free Tuition

Office Hours Podcast

CCSU President Zulma Toro shares how her background in engineering and research has shaped her view of the value of higher education.

listen

WCSU Presidential Search

CSCU invites nominations and applications for the position of President at Western Connecticut State University.

Learn More

CSCU Trains More Than 2,600 Students for High Demand Healthcare Jobs Through CT SHIP Grant

Mar 12, 2025

Through the grant, students were trained in high demand healthcare positions, ranging from certified nurse aides (CNAs) to sterile processing technicians

More News

CSCU CAMPUSES

CSCU offers a mix of 2-year and 4-year institutions, online and onground programs, and 17 locations all across Connecticut.

2-Year Institutions

CT State Community College

Campus	Location
Asnuntuck	Enfield, CT
Capital	Hartford, CT
Gateway	New Haven, CT
Housatonic	Bridgeport, CT
Manchester	Manchester, CT
Middlesex	Middletown, CT
Naugatuck Valley	Waterbury, CT
Northwestern	Winsted, CT
Norwalk	Norwalk, CT
Quinebaug Valley	Danielson, CT
Three Rivers	Norwich, CT
Tunxis	Farmington, CT

4-Year Institutions

CT State Universities, Charter Oak

Campus	Location
Central Connecticut State University	New Britain, CT
Charter Oak State College	Online
Eastern Connecticut State University	Willimantic, CT
Southern Connecticut State University	New Haven, CT
Western Connecticut State University	Danbury, CT