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Public · Danbury, Connecticut

Western Connecticut State University

Urban campus · 3,511 undergraduates · 11 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
87%
SAT middle 50%
1040–1170
Average net price
$17,604
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
52%
Fairfield Hall
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Western Connecticut State University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$13,507
$30,001 – $48,000
$13,716
$48,001 – $75,000
$16,697
$75,001 – $110,000
$18,737
Over $110,000
$21,318

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$24,877
Tuition, in-state
$13,401
Tuition, out-of-state
$16,901
First-years given a grant by the school
77%
Average grant from the school
$5,008
Median debt at graduation
$24,147
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New England Tuition Break. Students from 5 other member states may pay a reduced rate here, at most 175% of in-state tuition. Only for approved majors, which depend on your home state. Check the school's list before counting on it. Details ↗

Admissions

Acceptance rate
87%
SAT middle 50%
1040–1170
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
72%

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Western Connecticut State University athletics

NCAA D3, 10 women's and 9 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–55
Basketball1321
Cross country67
Field hockey21–
Football–142
Golf1017
Lacrosse1955
Soccer3038
Softball30–
Tennis910
Track & field1126
Volleyball17–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
26%
Health professions
14%
Security & protective services
9%
Psychology
8%
Visual & performing arts
8%
Communication & journalism
6%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
52%
First-year retention
72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,115
Median debt at graduation
$24,147
Students with a Pell grant
35%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS and Equity in Athletics. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. © 2026 U Shortlist.