Western Connecticut State University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
3,434
Men / Women
50% / 50%
White
54%
Hispanic
24%
Black
11%
Mixed
5%
Asian
4%
Native American
1%
International
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
26%
Life & Natural Sciences
20%
Arts
11%
Education
3%
Engineering, Computing & Math
2%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$13,401
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$16,901
Est. In-State Cost
$17,336
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$21,863
10-Year ROI
$176,000
ROI Percentile
71th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
73%
4-Year Graduation Rate
33%
6-Year Graduation Rate
52%
Transfer-Out Rate
26%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,400 (26th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
235 (24th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Yield (Unbound)
16%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 5 | #544 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 4 | #554 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
SAT Range
1,040
–
1,170
ACT Range
20
–
27
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancell School of Business | 193 | 62% / 38% | 0% | $70,078 | |
| Accounting | 30 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $75,289 | |
| Business Administration | 67 — | 57% / 43% | 0% | — | |
| Finance | 24 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $73,934 | |
| Management Information Systems | 32 — | 84% / 16% | 0% | $76,936 | |
| Marketing | 40 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $58,370 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Arts and Sciences | 274 | 42% / 58% | 0% | $46,285 | |
| Computer Programming | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Computer Science | 5 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 29 — | 28% / 72% | 0% | $49,255 | |
| Chemistry | 14 — | 21% / 79% | 0% | — | |
| Earth Science | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Economics | 6 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Communication | 37 — | 51% / 49% | 0% | $46,622 | |
| Digital Communication | 7 — | 57% / 43% | 0% | $48,314 | |
| English | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| History | 17 — | 71% / 29% | 0% | $48,320 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 19 — | 37% / 63% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 8 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 78 — | 28% / 72% | 0% | $47,010 | |
| Social Sciences | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | — | |
| Writing | 19 — | 26% / 74% | 0% | $35,427 | |
| Media Arts | 7 — | 71% / 29% | 0% | $46,622 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Professional Studies | 228 | 35% / 65% | 0% | $65,893 | |
| Health Education | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $49,356 | |
| Health Promotion | 33 — | 42% / 58% | 0% | $49,868 | |
| Nursing | 69 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $90,253 | |
| Criminal Justice | 69 — | 61% / 39% | 0% | $54,925 | |
| Social Work | 29 — | 24% / 76% | 0% | $53,978 | |
| Elementary Education | 17 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Secondary Education | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Visual and Performing Arts | 82 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $34,469 | |
| Art | 14 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 10 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Music Education | 14 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | $49,356 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 15 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | — | |
| Musical Theatre | 14 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $27,283 | |
| Theater | 15 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $27,283 |