Central Connecticut State University is a State university in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. The school was founded in 1849 to train teachers and has expanded over its existence to become a four-year degree granting institution in 1934 and reached University status in 1983. It currently is attended by over 12,000 students, 7,500 of which are full-time undergraduates and over 2,200 part-time undergraduates. Graduate students account for over 2,500 students, 630 of whom attend full-time. 1849: Founded as New Britain Normal School to train teachers 1867–69: Closed due to... opposition in Connecticut General Assembly. 1920s: States begin four year education degrees. 1930: State Board of Education extends normal school curriculum from two to three years 1933: General Assembly creates Teachers College of Connecticut. Last two-year diplomas granted 1934: First bachelor's degrees granted to 61 students 1935: Last three-year diploma awarded 1959: Renamed Central Connecticut State College.
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| Location: | New Britain, Connecticut
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| Founded: | 1849 |
| School type: | Public school, Public university |
| Endowment: | $
23,000,000 |
| Colors: | Blue, White |