Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
Western Connecticut State University is a public university located in Danbury, CT, serving approximately 3,434 students. It has an acceptance rate of 81%.
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Tuition
$12,763
Acceptance
81.36%
Students
3,542
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,763
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,095
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,131
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,282
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
50%
Freshman Retention
70%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
81.36%
SAT range
840 - 1150
ACT range
20 - 27
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
3,542
Undergrads
3,434
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
47
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
12
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.58
Property Rate / 1,000
1.46
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Danbury
Violent Rate / 100k
263
Property Rate / 100k
2,157
Location
Institution does not report this
Danbury, CT 06810
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