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Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT

Tuition

$12,763

Acceptance

81%

Students

3,542

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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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?

Sticker price$27,894
Net price (after aid)$18,617

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$17,055
$30k – $48k$15,942
$48k – $75k$16,697
$75k – $110k$19,825
$110k+$22,946

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$59,115
Median debt at graduation$24,147
Est. monthly loan payment$256

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 2.4×

Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants35%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans50%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

50%

Freshman Retention

70%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Value signal

Out-of-state value

OOS tuition below the public-university average.

This school$16.1k
Public 4-yr OOS avg$28k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Strong post-grad earnings

$59.1k above avg

Scholarships available

Aid signal

Online & hybrid options

On-CampusHybrid

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$12.8k

Out-of-state

$16.1k

below avg

Net price

$18.6k

Pell

35%

Median debt

$24.1k

Earnings (10y)

$59.1k

above avg

Academics

Program format

On-CampusHybrid

Areas of study

CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness

Programs (27)

Communications

JournalismPublic Relations

Computer Science

CybersecurityWeb Development

Education

Secondary EducationElementary Education

Arts & Humanities

English LiteratureHistoryPhilosophyMusic

Natural Sciences

Environmental ScienceChemistry

Admissions

Acceptance rate

81%

SAT range

840 - 1150

ACT range

20 - 27

Campus & Student Life

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About Western Connecticut State University

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Western Connecticut State University located?
Western Connecticut State University is located in Danbury, CT, in the United States.
What type of institution is Western Connecticut State University?
Western Connecticut State University is a public university based in CT. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Western Connecticut State University?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at Western Connecticut State University is approximately 81%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Western Connecticut State University?
Western Connecticut State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,763 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Western Connecticut State University?
Western Connecticut State University reports total enrollment of approximately 3,542 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Western Connecticut State University?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Western Connecticut State University.

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