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Western Connecticut State University

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Danbury, Connecticut 06810-6826

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Western Connecticut State University is a public institution in Danbury with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1044, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.4K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,115 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,617.

Established
1903
Type
Public university
Conference
Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the Little East Conference (LEC)
Division
Division III

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81%Acceptance
1044SAT Avg
3,434Students
11:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$59,115Earnings 10yr
$18,617Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Western Connecticut State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1044

Reading & Writing
440600
Math
400550

ACT Score Range

Composite
2027

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1044

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,763
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,095
Room & Board$15,131
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$24,534
Average Net Price$18,617
Median Debt at Graduation$24,147
Monthly Payment (10yr)$256

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,055
$30–48K$15,942
$48–75K$16,697
$75–110K$19,825
$110K+$22,946

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,617

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,002

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

26

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (71)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,434
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 9%
Hispanic 29%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate50.2%
Freshman Retention70.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,997
8 Years$53,163
10 Years$59,115

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,500
Men
$56,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wolves

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

138Very High

Estimated from CT state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
56 mi(97 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
135 mi(234 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
139 mi(241 min)

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