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Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CT
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Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CT
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#45 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
#31 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 DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$12,763 Connecticut Residents
$16,095 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$12,828 Connecticut Residents
$26,104 Out-of-State
cheaper$14,319 Connecticut Residents
$18,469 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$14,541 Connecticut Residents
$24,744 Out-of-State
Less$6,277Average Financial Aid AmountMore$6,925
Admission
1,120 SAT
25 ACT
Test Scores-
Easier83.51%Acceptance RateTighter82.92%
Lower14.79%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable16.04%
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
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
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
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller4,417Total EnrollmentLarger8,889
Smaller3,799Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger6,920
Smaller618Graduate Student PopulationLarger1,969
Smaller397Online Student PopulationLarger993
Completion & Outcomes
Lower51%Graduate RateHigher53%
Higher29%Transfer-out RateLower28%
Higher74%Retention RateLower73%
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: 2,314)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,148)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,416)
Faculties
11 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
590Number of faculties1,039
Higher$96,828Average Faculty SalaryLower$92,469
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.