Student Characteristics
CSUS is Connecticut's largest university system, with four comprehensive universities and nearly 36,000 students. Across CSUS, 93% of students are from Connecticut.Currently, CSUS has more full time students than ever, increasing nearly 44% since 1996. [25,295 full-time students compared with 18,005 in 1996] Total full-time and part-time enrollment is at the highest level in the past six years: 35,891. Students of color comprise 17.4% of CSUS students -an increase from 14.7% in 2000.
After graduation from Central, Eastern, Southern and Western, 86% - nearly 9 of 10 - remain in Connecticut to pursue their careers, raise families and contribute to the state's quality of life.
Full-time Enrollment at highest level ever
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Degrees awarded up 26% over the past 6 years
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Students of Color up 16% over the past 6 years
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Total Student Enrollment: 35,891 | ||
| Full-Time | 25,295 | |
| Part-Time | 10,596 | |
| Undergraduate Students | 29,263 | |
| Graduate Students | 6,628 | |
Total Undergraduates: 29,263 | ||
| Full-time | 23,680 | |
| Part-time | 4,810 | |
Total CT Residents: 33,170 (93%) | ||
| Connecticut Residents | 33,170 | |
| Out of State | 2,274 | |
| Out of Country | 447 | |
Connecticut County Breakdown | ||
| Fairfield County | 7,226 | |
| Hartford County | 8,168 | |
| Litchfield County | 1,922 | |
| Middlesex County | 1,720 | |
| New Haven County | 9,624 | |
| New London County | 1,972 | |
| Tolland County | 1,635 | |
| Windham County | 872 | |
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Gender Breakdown |
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| Female | 20,759 | |
| Male | 15,132 | |
Race/Ethnicity Breakdown |
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| Non-resident Alien | 366 | |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,020 | |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 105 | |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 902 | |
| Hispanic | 2,217 | |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 26,297 | |
| Unknown | 2,984 | |