Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT · City · 3,511 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Danbury, CT, 06810-6826 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
27 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$24,877
Out-of-state COA
$28,377
Avg net price
$17,604
Room & board
$15,659
In-state tuition
$13,401
Out-of-state tuition
$16,901
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,507
$30–48k
$13,716
$48–75k
$16,697
$75–110k
$18,737
$110k+
$21,318
Admissions
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1110
Reading 510–580
Math 530–590
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Western Connecticut State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
27%
Consumer completion
56%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
54%
Transferred
32%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,997
Median earnings (10yr)
$59,115
Median debt
$24,147
Monthly loan payment
$256
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,808–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,500
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
11
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
38%
Median family income
$49,923
Independent students
17%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
47%
Hispanic
30%
Black
11%
Asian
4%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,997
10 years after entry
$59,115
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Institutional
Endowment
$28M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$11,406/mo
Instructional spend/student
$16,024
Federal loan rate
49%
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