Western Connecticut State University
Public, 4-year
181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810-6826
Quick Facts
3,434
Total Enrollment
81%
Acceptance Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
$45,997
Median Earnings (6yr)
$12,763
In-State Tuition
$18,617
Avg Net Price
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1044
Avg SAT Score
About Western Connecticut State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 181 White Street |
| City | Danbury, CT |
| ZIP Code | 06810-6826 |
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Paul B. Beran (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 3,434 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 51% |
| Male | 49% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 49.7% |
| Black | 9.4% |
| Hispanic | 29.4% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.4% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.3% |
| Unknown | 0.8% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 12.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 12.7% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 440 | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 500 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$12,763
In-State Tuition
$16,095
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,534
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,617
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 35% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 50% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 35% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $24,147 |
| Median Total Debt | $17,002 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $34,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 64% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $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 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$45,997
6 Years After
$53,163
8 Years After
$59,115
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $28,527 | 75th percentile: $69,012
Earnings by Family Income Background
$44,758
Low Income
$43,228
Middle Income
$47,712
High Income
Student Outcomes
70%
Full-Time Retention
27%
Part-Time Retention
50%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$10,902
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$18,951
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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