Acceptance Rate
87%
Avg. SAT
1170
75th percentile
Danbury, CT
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Average GPA
Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Available Online
Degree Levels Offered
Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.
Elementary Education and Teaching
17 grads
Secondary Education and Teaching
8 grads
Communication and Media Studies, Other
7 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
5 grads
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
4 grads
English Language and Literature, General
4 grads
Reading Teacher Education
3 grads
Special Education and Teaching, General
1 grads
Education, General
Student Body
Total Enrollment
3,567 undergrad • 602 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
51%
Black / African American
9%
Hispanic / Latino
27%
Asian
5%
Other / Multi-racial
9%
Campus Life
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Little East Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
73%
4 Years Graduation Rate
40%
6 Years Graduation Rate
55%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$59,115
73% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Western Connecticut State University and return in the fall. 40% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 55% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
40%
4-5 years
15%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
44%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$6,464
Acceptance
87%
Undergrads
3,567
4-Year Grad Rate
40%
Endowment
$25M
Danbury, CT 06810-6826
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