Is Central Connecticut State University a Catholic college?

No. Central Connecticut State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Francis Catholic Center (CCSU Catholic Campus Ministry).

Where is Mass celebrated at Central Connecticut State University?

Mass is listed at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Central Connecticut State University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Central Connecticut State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

Central Connecticut State University

LocationNew Britain, CT
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 9,712 students

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Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
89 of 100

CAcademics
60 of 100

Verified Oct. 12, 2026 · How the score works

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Central Connecticut State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Central Connecticut State University lists a Catholic Center at 1757 Stanley Street in New Britain, staffed through St. Francis of Assisi Parish, where Fr. Michael Casey is named as the university's Central Catholic Chaplain. The campus pages list weekday Mass at 8:00 AM, Sunday Mass at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and weekday confession, and name the Newman Club as a student organization.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

Monday–Friday8:00 AMSt. Francis of Assisi Parish
Saturday8:00 AMSt. Francis of Assisi Parish · Listed on the parish homepage only.
Sunday8:00 AMSt. Francis of Assisi Parish
Sunday10:00 AMSt. Francis of Assisi Parish
Sunday5:00 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Parish

Confession 2

Monday–Friday8:40 AMSt. Francis of Assisi Parish · Listed as 8:40 to 9:00 AM.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday5:00 PMSt. Francis of Assisi Parish · Listed as 5:00 to 5:50 PM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (3)

Catholic Faith Consultant | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/catholic-faith-consultant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mass Times: Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am”
The campus ministry page lists Sunday Mass at 8:00 and 10:00 AM and weekday Mass at 8:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
“Mass Times: Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am”
The campus ministry page lists Sunday Mass at 8:00 and 10:00 AM and weekday Mass at 8:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
“Mass Times: Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am”
The campus ministry page lists Sunday Mass at 8:00 and 10:00 AM and weekday Mass at 8:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
“Confession: Monday - Friday: 8:40-9:00 am; Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00-5:50 pm.”
Confession is listed on weekdays from 8:40 to 9:00 AM, and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:00 to 5:50 PM.
“Confession: Monday - Friday: 8:40-9:00 am; Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00-5:50 pm.”
Confession is listed on weekdays from 8:40 to 9:00 AM, and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:00 to 5:50 PM.
St. Francis – New Britain, CTstfranciscatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Daily Mass Monday – Saturday 8:00 am at St. Francis All Daily Masses are at St. Francis”
The parish homepage lists Mass Monday to Saturday at 8:00 AM at St. Francis, and says all daily Masses are there.
Houses of Worship | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/houses-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“St. Francis of Assisi Parish 1755 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06053 Rev. Michael T. Casey, Pastor Mass Times: Sunday: 8 am, 10 am, & 5 pm”
The houses of worship page lists Sunday Mass at 8, 10 and 5 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Saint Francis of Assisi Church — 0.3 mi · 1755 Stanley Street, New Britain
Saint Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 303 Eddy Glover Boulevard, New Britain
Saint Ann's Church — 1.5 mi · 101 North Street, New Britain
Catholic Church of Saint John the Evangelist — 1.5 mi · 655 East Street, New Britain
Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 121 Beaver Street, New Britain
Saint Mary Church — 1.6 mi · 544 Main Street, New Britain

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Catholic life on campus

89 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (2)
1. Campus Faith Consultants | Centralccsu.edu/campusministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Faith Consultants seek to promote personal and communal growth and well-being at Central Connecticut State University.”
  The campus faith consultants, including the Catholic consultant, serve Central Connecticut State University.
2. Staff | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Father Michael Casey, Central Catholic Chaplain, can be reached at fr.casey@stfranciscatholic.org.”
  Fr. Michael Casey is named as the Central Catholic Chaplain and gives a contact email.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (Catholic Center at 1757 Stanley Street, named on the university and parish pages. Distance from campus is computed from the address.)
Sources (2)
1. Contact Us – St. Francisstfranciscatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Francis Catholic Center CCSU Catholic Campus Ministry 1757 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06053 Phone: (860) 224-2411”
  The parish contact page lists the St. Francis Catholic Center, the CCSU Catholic Campus Ministry, at 1757 Stanley Street.
2. Catholic Faith Consultant | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/catholic-faith-consultant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Center 1757 Stanley Street New Britain, CT Monday - Friday: open 9 am – 5pm”
  The campus ministry's Catholic Center is at 1757 Stanley Street and is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Partly:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Fr. Casey is named Central Catholic Chaplain and is also pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.)
Sources (2)
1. About Us – St. Francisstfranciscatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Father Casey in addition to his role as pastor, also serves as chaplain for CCSU.”
  Fr. Casey, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, also serves as chaplain for CCSU.
2. Staff | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Father Michael Casey, Central Catholic Chaplain, can be reached at fr.casey@stfranciscatholic.org.”
  Fr. Michael Casey is named as the Central Catholic Chaplain and gives a contact email.
Yes:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday to Friday Mass at 8:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, which the campus ministry page lists as its Mass site (the parish is not on campus).)
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Faith Consultant | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/catholic-faith-consultant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass Times: Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am”
  The campus ministry page lists Sunday Mass at 8:00 and 10:00 AM and weekday Mass at 8:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday Mass at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on the campus ministry pages, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. The parish homepage lists different Sunday times.)
Sources (2)
1. Catholic Faith Consultant | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/catholic-faith-consultant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass Times: Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am”
  The campus ministry page lists Sunday Mass at 8:00 and 10:00 AM and weekday Mass at 8:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
2. Houses of Worship | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/houses-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Francis of Assisi Parish 1755 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06053 Rev. Michael T. Casey, Pastor Mass Times: Sunday: 8 am, 10 am, & 5 pm”
  The houses of worship page lists Sunday Mass at 8, 10 and 5 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled weekday confession, including Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.)
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Faith Consultant | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/catholic-faith-consultant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confession: Monday - Friday: 8:40-9:00 am; Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00-5:50 pm.”
  Confession is listed on weekdays from 8:40 to 9:00 AM, and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:00 to 5:50 PM.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Newman Club (university resources page) and FOCUS (focus.org campus list).)
Sources (2)
1. Resources | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/resources · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Hillel Jewish Student Organization Newman Club”
  The Newman Club is listed among the student organizations on the campus faith consultants' resources page.
2. Campuses – FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Central Connecticut State University”
  FOCUS lists Central Connecticut State University among the campuses it serves.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds of formation offered by the parish that hosts the ministry: OCIA and an adult Bible study. Neither is described as limited to students.)
Sources (1)
1. Faith Formation – St. Francisstfranciscatholic.org/faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Meets Mondays, 6:30 pm at St. Francis School.”
  The parish offers an adult Bible study that meets Mondays at 6:30 PM at St. Francis School.
  “we offer the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) program.”
  The parish offers an OCIA program for adults new to the faith.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (17 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 8 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

The Catholic Center at 1757 Stanley Street is listed as open to students on weekdays, with space for prayer, study and games.
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Faith Consultant | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/catholic-faith-consultant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Catholic Center 1757 Stanley Street New Britain, CT Monday - Friday: open 9 am – 5pm”
  The campus ministry's Catholic Center is at 1757 Stanley Street and is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
  “All are welcome! Friend-gathering space for prayer, TV, studying, and games. Kitchen space is also available.”
  The Catholic Center offers a gathering space for prayer, studying and games, with kitchen space.
A priest is named as the university's Central Catholic Chaplain, and weekday Mass at 8:00 AM is listed.
Sources (2)
1. Staff | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Father Michael Casey, Central Catholic Chaplain, can be reached at fr.casey@stfranciscatholic.org.”
  Fr. Michael Casey is named as the Central Catholic Chaplain and gives a contact email.
2. Catholic Faith Consultant | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/catholic-faith-consultant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass Times: Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am”
  The campus ministry page lists Sunday Mass at 8:00 and 10:00 AM and weekday Mass at 8:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Confession is listed on every weekday morning, with additional Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon times.
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Faith Consultant | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/catholic-faith-consultant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confession: Monday - Friday: 8:40-9:00 am; Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00-5:50 pm.”
  Confession is listed on weekdays from 8:40 to 9:00 AM, and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:00 to 5:50 PM.

Concerns

The only Catholic student groups named on the university's pages are the Newman Club and FOCUS.
Sources (2)
1. Resources | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/resources · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Hillel Jewish Student Organization Newman Club”
  The Newman Club is listed among the student organizations on the campus faith consultants' resources page.
2. Campuses – FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Central Connecticut State University”
  FOCUS lists Central Connecticut State University among the campuses it serves.
The chaplain is also pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, and Mass is held at the parish church rather than at the Catholic Center.
Sources (2)
1. About Us – St. Francisstfranciscatholic.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Father Casey in addition to his role as pastor, also serves as chaplain for CCSU.”
  Fr. Casey, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, also serves as chaplain for CCSU.
2. Houses of Worship | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/houses-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Francis of Assisi Parish 1755 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06053 Rev. Michael T. Casey, Pastor Mass Times: Sunday: 8 am, 10 am, & 5 pm”
  The houses of worship page lists Sunday Mass at 8, 10 and 5 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.

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The Catholic center

St. Francis Catholic Center (CCSU Catholic Campus Ministry)

Address: 1757 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06053
Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: gathering space, kitchen

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Source: ccsu.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stfranciscatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Faith formation 2

Adult Bible Study (parish)
Mondays, 6:30 PM
Parish adult Bible study led by a deacon, held at St. Francis School.
stfranciscatholic.org
OCIA (parish)
Parish program for adults who are new to the faith or need to complete the sacraments of initiation.
stfranciscatholic.org

Clubs and groups 2

Newman Club
Listed among the student organizations on the university's campus faith consultants resources page.
ccsu.edu
FOCUS
FOCUS lists Central Connecticut State University among the campuses it serves.
focus.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Wednesday confession during adoration
Wednesdays, 5:15-5:45 PM
Listed on the parish homepage as confession during adoration at St. Francis.
stfranciscatholic.org

Social life 1

Catholic Center open space
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Gathering space for prayer, TV, studying and games, with kitchen space.
ccsu.edu, ccsu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

St. Francis Catholic Center (CCSU Catholic Campus Ministry)

Sources (2)

Catholic Faith Consultant | Campus Faith Consultantsccsu.edu/campusministry/catholic-faith-consultant · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Catholic Center 1757 Stanley Street New Britain, CT Monday - Friday: open 9 am – 5pm”
The campus ministry's Catholic Center is at 1757 Stanley Street and is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
“Catholic Center 1757 Stanley Street New Britain, CT Monday - Friday: open 9 am – 5pm”
The campus ministry's Catholic Center is at 1757 Stanley Street and is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Contact Us – St. Francisstfranciscatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“St. Francis Catholic Center CCSU Catholic Campus Ministry 1757 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06053 Phone: (860) 224-2411”
The parish contact page lists the St. Francis Catholic Center, the CCSU Catholic Campus Ministry, at 1757 Stanley Street.
“St. Francis Catholic Center CCSU Catholic Campus Ministry 1757 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06053 Phone: (860) 224-2411”
The parish contact page lists the St. Francis Catholic Center, the CCSU Catholic Campus Ministry, at 1757 Stanley Street.

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Contact details for Rev. Michael T. Casey (Central Catholic Chaplain; Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish) and 3 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

60 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score48%
First-year retention 20% of score77%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,080
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score14 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$13,976

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division I · Northeast Conference
Setting	Suburb
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	14 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	7,917
Total students	9,712
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$16,857
Cost of attendance (per year)	$24,870
Median federal debt at graduation	$22,300
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	48%
First-year retention	77%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$58,562
Admission rate	73%
Students receiving Pell grants	38%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1080
SAT reading & writing	490–600
SAT math	470–590
ACT composite	—
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 55 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Hartford

The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Archbishop of Hartford

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archdioceseofhartford.org, archdioceseofhartford.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 128771
Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is Central Connecticut State University a Catholic college?: No. Central Connecticut State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Francis Catholic Center (CCSU Catholic Campus Ministry).
What is Central Connecticut State University’s Catholic Life Score?: 82 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Central Connecticut State University?: Mass is listed at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Central Connecticut State University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Central Connecticut State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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