Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University is a public 4-year institution in Danbury, CT. It enrolls about 4,137 students and admits roughly 81% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Danbury, CT 06810 |
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Enrollment | 4,137 |
| Acceptance rate | 81% |
| Applicants / admitted | 5,457 / 4,440 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $12,763 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $16,095 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 50% |
| Transfer-out rate | 29% |
| Full-time retention rate | 70% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,527 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 440–600 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–27 |
| Website | https://www.wcsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 2038378200 |
Admissions
About 5,457 students applied and 4,440 were admitted. Of those admitted, 711 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $12,763 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $16,095. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,527 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,055 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $15,942 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,697 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,825 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,946 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 810 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 50% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Western Connecticut State University is in Danbury, CT, Western Connecticut Planning Region. Its coordinates are 41.4004, -73.4443.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Western Connecticut State University?
About 81% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 5,457 applicants.
How much does Western Connecticut State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $12,763 for in-state students and $16,095 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Western Connecticut State University?
About 4,137 students are enrolled.