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Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,754
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $62,010
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Western Connecticut State University is a public college in Danbury, CT with 3,511 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, and admitted students average 1110 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,754 per year ($16,782 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,010 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,457
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,440
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing510–580
200800
SAT Math530–590
200800
What Western Connecticut State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,298
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,401
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,901
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,782
- $30–48k$13,173
- $48–75k$14,133
- $75–110k$16,957
- $110k+$22,061
Get a personal estimate with Western Connecticut State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $62,010
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,511
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 42%
- White47%
- Hispanic30%
- Black11%
- Asian4%
Western Connecticut State University FAQ
What is Western Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?+
Western Connecticut State University admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Western Connecticut State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1110.
Is Western Connecticut State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Western Connecticut State University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,457 students applied to Western Connecticut State University and 4,440 were admitted; 711 enrolled.
Does Western Connecticut State University consider legacy status?+
No. Western Connecticut State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Western Connecticut State University require an essay?+
Western Connecticut State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Western Connecticut State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,298 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,754.
What is Western Connecticut State University's graduation rate?+
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 130776 · How we use this data
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