Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
81.36%
SAT Average
1,044
ACT Range
20-27
Western Connecticut State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 81.36%. This means approximately 814 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 3,434 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
81.36%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $12,763 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,095 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $24,534 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $18,617 | State avg: $22,661. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 34.64% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 49.80% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Western Connecticut State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$16,095
Room and board
$15,131
Books and supplies
$1,300
Other expenses
$1,358
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$24,534
Average net price
$18,617
Average aid coverage
24%
$5,917 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Western Connecticut State University pays approximately $18,617 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Connecticut average of $22,661 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Western Connecticut State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Connecticut and national averages.
Western Connecticut State University net price
$18,617
Connecticut average
$22,661
National average
$17,506
Western Connecticut State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $16,095 and average net price at $18,617. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$16,095
Current net price
$18,617
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
50.25%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$59,115
Undergraduates
3,434
10-Year Median Earnings - Western Connecticut State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Western Connecticut State University graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Western Connecticut State University?
Undergraduates
3,434
Completion rate
50.25%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
34.64%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
49.80%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 34.64% of Western Connecticut State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 49.80% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Western Connecticut State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Western Connecticut State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Western Connecticut State University lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Western Connecticut State University is listed at 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810-6826. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Western Connecticut State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Connecticut State University | 81.36% | $16,095 | $18,617 | $59,115 |
| Rensselaer at Hartford | Not available | Not available | Not available | $102,051 |
| Yale University | 4.50% | $64,700 | $27,818 | $100,533 |
| Trinity College | 33.52% | $67,420 | $35,009 | $90,779 |
| Fairfield University | 44.98% | $56,360 | $46,274 | $88,794 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?
Western Connecticut State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 81.36%.
How much is Western Connecticut State University tuition?
Western Connecticut State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $16,095.
What is Western Connecticut State University's average net price?
Western Connecticut State University's average net price in the local dataset is $18,617.
What is Western Connecticut State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $59,115 for Western Connecticut State University.
Is Western Connecticut State University accredited?
Western Connecticut State University's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Western Connecticut State University?
The local dataset lists 3,434 undergraduate students at Western Connecticut State University.
What percentage of Western Connecticut State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Western Connecticut State University in the local dataset is 34.64%.
What is the federal loan rate at Western Connecticut State University?
The federal loan rate for Western Connecticut State University in the local dataset is 49.80%.
Where should I verify Western Connecticut State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Western Connecticut State University or the latest official federal education data.