We are glad you are considering Charter Oak State College where more than 10,000 happy alums have completed their bachelor's degrees.
Why choose Charter Oak?
We're Online
All of our programs are online. In fact, we are Connecticut's ONLY public online college. We offer
hundreds of online courses and the ability to complete your bachelor's in marketable areas like Public Safety Administration, Health Care Administration, Early Childhood Study and Information Systems to name a few.
Online equals flexibility! Most of our students are working. Many have families. Being able to log on at any time of the day or night to accomplish your coursework can be just the balance you need to manage your life. Through your courses, our online chats, student elounge and online networking groups, you'll engage with others who are also living their lives while completing their degrees!
We're Affordable
Many of you attended community college because of its
affordability - and you want to finish your bachelor's by accumulating as little debt as possible. If you compare us with others across the state and the country, you will be surprised by how much you can save at Charter Oak - particularly if you are a Connecticut resident.
Please see our
Tuition and Fees page for your low-cost comparison!
We have a Flexible Credit Transfer Policy
At Charter Oak we want you to succeed. We accept up to
90 credits from accredited community colleges, and you can use mostly all of those credits in your bachelor's degree program. That's a great advantage!
We're Accredited
We are
regionally accredited by the NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges), the same governing body that provides accreditation to major colleges and universities throughout New England. This should be an important factor in your decision-making.
