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Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University admits nearly everyone — 87% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Western Connecticut State University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Western Connecticut State University sits in Danbury proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $118,324 four years out. Faculty pay averages $136,872 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 3,511 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 73.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 840 and 1150 — below the CT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Western Connecticut State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Western Connecticut State University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 840–1150 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Western Connecticut State University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 440 | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 500 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Western Connecticut State University received 5,457 applications and admitted 4,440 (81.4%), with 711 enrolling.
How Western Connecticut State University compares
| Western Connecticut State University | Connecticut median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,401 | $30,207 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,115 | $64,209 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Western Connecticut State University's median earnings are $59,115 — below the Connecticut benchmark of $64,209. Weigh that against the $13,401 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Western Connecticut State University prices by residency: $13,401 in-state versus $16,901 out-of-state — a $3,500 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Western Connecticut State University enrolls 3,511 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Western Connecticut State University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
51.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Western Connecticut State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Western Connecticut State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $118,324 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,483 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,768 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,895 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $72,291 |
| Marketing | $68,490 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $66,878 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $66,510 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $63,218 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $56,882 |
| Social Work | $56,058 |
| Biology, General | $52,458 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,385 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $50,955 |
| Psychology, General | $50,410 |
| History | $49,967 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $43,257 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,555 |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | $39,609 |
| Music | $35,889 |
Median earnings for these 20 Western Connecticut State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,115 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 20 additional Western Connecticut State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Western Connecticut State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 840–1150 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 87% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Western Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?
81.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,440 admitted from 5,457 applicants.
How much does Western Connecticut State University cost?
In-state tuition is $13,401; out-of-state students pay $16,901. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Western Connecticut State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,115 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Connecticut
- Southern Connecticut State University — 91.5% admitted
- Mitchell College — 94.7% admitted
- University of Hartford — 95.8% admitted
- University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus — 86.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.