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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
2.9Above Average
81%
Open Admissions
51%
Graduation
About Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University is a public four-year institution located in Danbury, Connecticut. With an enrollment of approximately 3,434 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 81%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 51%. Graduates earn a median salary of $59,115 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $18,617 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
81%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
51%
Enrollment
3,434
Total students
Median Earnings
$59,115
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$12,763
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,095
Per year
Average Net Price
$18,617
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
20 – 27
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
400
75th
550
200800
ACT Composite
25th
20
75th
27
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$16,095/yr
In-State Tuition$12,763/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$18,617/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$74,468
10-Year Earnings
$591,150
ROI Multiple
7.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Western Connecticut State University
Student Outcomes
51%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$59k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
3,434
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
