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Charter Oak State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 67%

Located in New Britain, Connecticut, Charter Oak State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Charter Oak State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Charter Oak State College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Charter Oak State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Charter Oak State is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Connecticut is 77%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Charter Oak State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • All programs are offered online
  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,254

Cost of attendance at Charter Oak State College in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

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Connecticut's average $13,780
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,654

Cost of attendance at Charter Oak State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $30,716
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Charter Oak State College received on average $5,731 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,731
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 50% $4,564 $13,693
Other Federal Grant 3 50% $4,731 $14,193
State Grant/Scholarships 1 17% $3,000 $3,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 3 50% $5,731 $17,193

Service Offerings

Charter Oak State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Charter Oak State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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