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PublicDanbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

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Average net price

$17,604

Average price after grant and scholarship aid for the federal reporting population.

Completion rate

52%

Completion within the federal reporting window for the applicable cohort.

Median earnings

$59,115

Median earnings after entry for federally aided former students in the reported cohort.

Median federal debt

$17,002

Median federal loan debt for the federal cohort; private and parent debt may be excluded.

Admission rate

87%

Share of applicants admitted, where the institution reports an admission cohort.

Undergraduate enrollment

3,511

Undergraduate enrollment reported in the College Scorecard release.

Cost context

Published in-state tuition
$13,401
Published out-of-state tuition
$16,901
Estimated full annual cost
$24,877
Students using federal loans
49%

Published tuition is not the same as net price or your financial-aid offer. Use the full cost of attendance and your actual aid package.

Preview records from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved September 1, 2026.View source

What the data cannot decide

Program quality, transfer pathways, disability services, campus safety, advising, belonging, housing, commute, and personal goals require direct research. Visit when possible, speak with current students, review the exact academic program, and verify every important figure with Western Connecticut State University before committing.