Western Connecticut State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

81.4%

Acceptance Rate

3,434

Undergrads

$18,617

Net Price / Year

50.2%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University is a public 4-year institution located in Danbury, CT. The school enrolls approximately 4,169 students. With an acceptance rate of 81.4%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 4,169

Men 1,952

Women 2,217

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 34.6%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 73%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of... Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education New England Commission of Higher Education New England Commission of Higher Education American Physical Therapy...

Admissions Data

81.4%

Acceptance Rate

5,910

Applications

861

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

510

580

SAT Math

530

590

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	5,910	5,142	861	87.0%
2022	5,093	4,253	629	83.5%
2020	5,196	4,194	788	80.7%
2018	5,375	4,259	899	79.2%
2016	5,484	3,665	840	66.8%

Costs & Financial Aid

$18,617

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

34.6%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

50.2%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	92	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	86	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	83	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	79	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	73	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	56	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	53	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	46	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	42	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	37	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	34	N/A	N/A
Music.	31	N/A	N/A
Business/Commerce, General.	30	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	30	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	28	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	27	N/A	N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.	27	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	26	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	23	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	23	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	22	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	19	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	16	N/A	N/A
History.	16	N/A	N/A
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.	16	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	16	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	15	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	11	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	11	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	10	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	9	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	9	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	7	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	7	N/A	N/A
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.	7	N/A	N/A
History.	6	N/A	N/A
Economics.	6	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	6	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	6	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.	6	N/A	N/A
Sociology and Anthropology.	6	N/A	N/A
Bioethics/Medical Ethics.	5	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	5	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	5	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	4	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	3	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	2	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, General.	2	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming.	2	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$5,347,367

Total Athletics Expenses

$5,347,367

Total Athletics Revenue

405

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	115	$674,494	$674,494	N/A
Basketball	Coed	28	$563,115	$563,115	N/A
Soccer	Coed	59	$555,171	$555,171	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	74	$462,363	$462,363	N/A
Softball	Women	18	$361,738	$361,738	N/A
Baseball	Men	34	$342,541	$342,541	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	9	$257,207	$257,207	N/A
Volleyball	Women	18	$255,645	$255,645	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	19	$189,963	$189,963	N/A
Tennis	Coed	22	$92,367	$92,367	N/A
Golf	Men	13	$36,888	$36,888	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	14	$34,584	$34,584	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	6
Fondling	4
Motor Vehicle Theft	2