Charter Oak State College is a public 4-year college in New Britain, Connecticut with 1,821 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $14,594 a year after grants and graduates 0% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Charter Oak State College acceptance rate and admissions
Charter Oak State College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Charter Oak State College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $8,506 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $21,926 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $14,594 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $14,594 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,332 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Charter Oak State College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Charter Oak State College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 0% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $65,844 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $18,610 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 28% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Charter Oak State College majors and what graduates earn
Charter Oak State College awarded bachelor's degrees in 11 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($82,069).
All 11 majors at Charter Oak State College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 70 | $62,290 | $82,069 | $20,755 |
| Health administration | 62 | $56,770 | $72,446 | $25,000 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 93 | $61,095 | $54,363 | $12,500 |
| Psychology | 60 | $55,098 | $52,803 | $18,814 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 35 | $44,760 | n/a | $24,760 |
| Criminal justice | 29 | $76,129 | n/a | $27,847 |
| Nursing | 29 | $95,512 | n/a | n/a |
| Human development and family studies | 28 | n/a | n/a | $22,595 |
| Security Science and Technology | 14 | $58,784 | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Human resources | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Charter Oak State College
3 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 3 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health administration | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Master's | 12 | $90,812 | n/a |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Charter Oak State College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,821 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 79% women, 21% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Charter Oak State College?
No. Charter Oak State College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Charter Oak State College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $8,506 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $14,594 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Charter Oak State College?
0% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Charter Oak State College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $65,844 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.