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Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CT
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University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT
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#45 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeAssociate
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$20,366 Connecticut Residents
$43,034 Out-of-State
cheaper$14,319 Connecticut Residents
$18,469 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$22,194 Connecticut Residents
$44,106 Out-of-State
Less$6,277Average Financial Aid AmountMore$13,180
Admission
Lower1,120 SAT
25 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,330 SAT
31 ACT
Easier83.51%Acceptance RateTighter54.51%
Lower14.79%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable18.25%
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
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller4,417Total EnrollmentLarger27,003
Smaller3,799Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger18,983
Smaller618Graduate Student PopulationLarger8,020
Smaller397Online Student PopulationLarger1,436
Completion & Outcomes
Lower51%Graduate RateHigher83%
Higher29%Transfer-out RateLower8%
Lower74%Retention RateHigher91%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,921)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,148)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,186)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty16 to 1
590Number of faculties2,973
Lower$96,828Average Faculty SalaryHigher$123,231
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.