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Western Connecticut State University

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Danbury, CT

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Western Connecticut State University is a public mid-sized school in Danbury, CT, enrolling about 3,511 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 87% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $118,324/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate87%
SAT range1040–1170
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads3,511
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,877
4-year grad rate51%
Median earnings, 10yr out$59,115

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans49%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$52,458/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$81,768/yr
Accounting and Related Services$80,895/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$72,291/yr
Marketing$68,490/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$66,878/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$52,385/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$43,257/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$118,324/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$56,882/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$96,483/yr
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$63,218/yr
History
History$49,967/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$66,510/yr
Leisure and Recreational Activities
Leisure and Recreational Activities$39,609/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$40,555/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$50,410/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$56,058/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$50,955/yr
Music$35,889/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,590
Typical room charge$8,420
Typical board charge$6,148

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Western Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?

Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Western Connecticut State University?

Admitted students at Western Connecticut State University typically score between 1040–1170 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Western Connecticut State University cost?

Western Connecticut State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,877 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Western Connecticut State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Western Connecticut State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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