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Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CT
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Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, CT
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#45 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
#7 in Federal Region I Universities
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$12,763 Connecticut Residents
$16,095 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$12,460 Connecticut Residents
$25,736 Out-of-State
cheaper$14,319 Connecticut Residents
$18,469 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$13,890 Connecticut Residents
$26,970 Out-of-State
Less$6,277Average Financial Aid AmountMore$6,873
Admission
Higher1,120 SAT
25 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,060 SAT
22 ACT
Easier83.51%Acceptance RateTighter76.71%
Lower14.79%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable22.42%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller4,417Total EnrollmentLarger9,468
Smaller3,799Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger7,665
Smaller618Graduate Student PopulationLarger1,803
Larger397Online Student PopulationSmaller356
Completion & Outcomes
Lower51%Graduate RateHigher53%
Higher29%Transfer-out RateLower25%
Lower74%Retention RateHigher77%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,512)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,148)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,350)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty14 to 1
590Number of faculties900
Higher$96,828Average Faculty SalaryLower$93,427
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.