Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,028
Graduate Enrollment: 630
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 84.85%
Male/Female: 49% / 51% (2017)
First generation college students: 38.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 67.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 46.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 35.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 26.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 54.6%
Black: 8.7%
Hispanic: 25.0%
Asian: 4.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 1.7%
Black: 8.7%
Hispanic: 25.0%
Asian: 4.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 1.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $21,432
In-State tuition: $11,781Out-of-State tuition: $25,185
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,876 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,250 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,452 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,250 (2022)
Average Family Income: $75,334 (2017)
Median Family Income: $49,923 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 50.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,147 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $256 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,374 |
| $30k-48k | $14,158 |
| $48k-75k | $15,086 |
| $75k-110k | $16,848 |
| $110k+ | $19,591 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 30%6-year graduation rate: 53%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,147 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,501 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 70.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 56.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,496 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,305 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 16 | $27,000 | $286 | $43,542 ($3,629) | $49,967 ($4,164) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 15 | $35,062 ($2,922) | |||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | $26,782 | $284 | $22,435 ($1,870) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 24 | $27,000 | $286 | $30,939 ($2,578) | $39,551 ($3,296) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 90 | $24,622 | $217 | $29,815 ($2,485) | $44,713 ($3,726) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 51 | $264 | $55,941 ($4,662) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 1 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 52 | $25,375 | $257 | $54,782 ($4,565) | $71,963 ($5,997) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 85 | $24,875 | $254 | $34,934 ($2,911) | $49,367 ($4,114) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 45 | $24,527 | $228 | $34,595 ($2,883) | $49,110 ($4,093) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 31 | $27,000 | $265 | $22,186 ($1,849) | $24,928 ($2,077) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 26 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 31 | $26,025 | $276 | $21,622 ($1,802) | $17,931 ($1,494) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 62 | $29,875 | $289 | $32,862 ($2,739) | $45,339 ($3,778) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 95 | $26,000 | $276 | $81,665 ($6,805) | $82,388 ($6,866) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 77 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 34 | $22,000 | $201 | $50,948 ($4,246) | $68,063 ($5,672) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 17 | $23,670 | $224 | $51,029 ($4,252) | $67,438 ($5,620) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 55 | $23,535 | $209 | $40,569 ($3,381) | $58,801 ($4,900) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 25 | $27,500 | |||
| Master's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 72 | $25,069 | $250 | $32,162 ($2,680) | $43,870 ($3,656) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 6 | $25,000 | $265 | $27,095 ($2,258) | $39,126 ($3,261) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 12 | $24,125 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Programming. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 11 | $62,523 ($5,210) | |||
| First Professional Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 21 | $461 | $49,876 ($4,156) | $60,010 ($5,001) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 17 | $21,000 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $88,848Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $21,357,642 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $26,564,963 (2022)