Western Connecticut State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,434 students.
About This School
Western Connecticut State University is a public institution located in Danbury, Connecticut with approximately 3,434 undergraduate students enrolled. Western Connecticut State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,617 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $50,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Western Connecticut State University is a public university in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1903 as a teacher's college and is part of the Connecticut State University System.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $18,617 average net price and low median debt of $17,002 make this one of the more affordable options in Connecticut, and $50,400 in median earnings a decade out is respectable for a regional public school. The real concern is the 50% graduation rate — only half of students who start here finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving that attrition.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,434 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810-6826
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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