Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT

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Acceptance Rate

81%

Enrollment

3,434

Graduation Rate

50%

Student-Faculty Ratio

12:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$59,115

Retention Rate

70%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)840–1150

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)20–27

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,763

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,095

Avg Net Price

$18,617

Room & Board

$15,131

Total COA

$24,534

Median Debt

$24,147

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$17,055

$30,001–48,000

$15,942

$48,001–75,000

$16,697

$75,001–110,000

$19,825

$110,001+

$22,946

Pell Grant Rate: 35%

Federal Loan Rate: 50%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$31,226

Estimated Net Price$18,617 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

50%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$59,115

Retention Rate

70%

Median Debt

$24,147

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

27.3%

Health Professions

13.3%

Visual & Performing Arts

9.1%

Criminal Justice

8.9%

Psychology

8.0%

Education

6.0%

Public Administration & Social Services

5.3%

Communication

5.0%

Biology

3.8%

Social Sciences

2.9%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Criminal Justice and Corrections	92	$49,367
Psychology, General	86	$44,713
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	83	$82,388
Communication and Media Studies	79	$43,870
Business Administration, Management and Operations	73	—
Accounting and Related Services	56	$71,963
Social Work	53	$49,110
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	42	$45,339
Marketing	37	$58,801
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	34	$24,928
Music	31	$17,931
Biology, General	30	$39,551
Finance and Financial Management Services	27	$68,063
Management Information Systems and Services	27	$67,438
Fine and Studio Arts	26	—