Western Connecticut State University

https://www.wcsu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,998

5.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$17,185

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

87%

5,910 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,169

78% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

51.8%

456 Graduates

About

Western Connecticut State University is a higher education institution located in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Western Connecticut State University were General Psychology (78 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Police Science (69 degrees), and Registered Nursing (69 degrees).

In 2024, 945 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Connecticut State University. 57% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (547 degrees), 2.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (228 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Connecticut State University is $6,998, which is $−17,002 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Connecticut State University is $6,998, which is $17,002 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,185.

In 2024, 62% of undergraduate students attending Western Connecticut State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,998

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Connecticut State University was $6,998. The cost of tuition at Western Connecticut State University is $−17,002 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Western Connecticut State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,185

2024 Value

3.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Western Connecticut State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,185. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Western Connecticut State University grew by 3.98%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Connecticut State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,207

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Connecticut State University was of $12,207 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 12.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Western Connecticut State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at Western Connecticut State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.08% with respect to 2023, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Connecticut State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Western Connecticut State University received 5,910 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 8.3% annual growth. Out of those 5,910 applicants, 5,142 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87% acceptance rate.

There were 4,169 students enrolled at Western Connecticut State University in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Western Connecticut State University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,142

Accepted Out of 5,910

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Western Connecticut State University was 87% (5,142 admissions from 5,910 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 8.3%, while admissions grew by 15.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Western Connecticut State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Western Connecticut State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Western Connecticut State University had a total enrollment of 4,169 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Western Connecticut State University is 3,253 students and the part-time enrollment is 916. This means that 78% of students enrolled at Western Connecticut State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Connecticut State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.7% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Black or African American, 5.3% Two or More Races, 4.32% Asian, 0.624% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.048% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Connecticut State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.7%), followed by White Female (22.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38%), followed by White Male (28.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Connecticut State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,169 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Connecticut State University is 3,253 and the part-time enrollment is 916. This means that 78% of students enrolled at Western Connecticut State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western Connecticut State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western Connecticut State University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Western Connecticut State University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western Connecticut State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,031 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,117 enrolled students
Black or African American
440 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Connecticut State University is 48.7% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Black or African American, 5.3% Two or More Races, 4.32% Asian, 0.624% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.048% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 124 students (2.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 133 more women than men received degrees from Western Connecticut State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Connecticut State University is white (547 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (228 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Western Connecticut State University is General Psychology (78 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Police Science (69 degrees) and Registered Nursing (69 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Connecticut State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (126 degrees awarded), English (28 degrees), and History (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Connecticut State University are Other managers (374,032 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (335,598 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (294,053 people), Postsecondary teachers (191,276 people), and Secondary school teachers (186,315 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Connecticut State University in 2024 are Psychology (126 degrees awarded), English (28 degrees), History (17 degrees), Protective Services (69 degrees), and Communications (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Connecticut State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Western Connecticut State University are Psychology (126 degrees awarded), English (28 degrees), History (17 degrees), Protective Services (69 degrees), and Communications (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Connecticut State University are Elementary & secondary schools (945,061 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (529,571 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (462,449 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (339,698 people), and Computer Systems Design (288,547 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Connecticut State University.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

6 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Western Connecticut State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Western Connecticut State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

406

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

539

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 406 degrees were awarded to men at Western Connecticut State University, which is 0.753 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (539).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western Connecticut State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Western Connecticut State University in Criminal Justice - Police Science, which is 1.56 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Western Connecticut State University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.9 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 33% of students graduating from Western Connecticut State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (65%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Western Connecticut State University is Female and Asian (65% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
547 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
228 degrees awarded
Black or African American
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Connecticut State University is white (547 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (228 degrees).

1.06% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
543 degrees awarded
White Female
540 degrees awarded
White Female
512 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Connecticut State University is white female (543 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (540 degrees).

Operations

Western Connecticut State University has an endowment valued at nearly $28.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.15M (7.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Western Connecticut State University had a total salary expenditure of 136M. Western Connecticut State University employs 106 Professors, 41 Associate professors and 28 Assistant professors. Most academics at Western Connecticut State University are Male Professor (54), Female Professor (52), and Female Assistant professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Connecticut State University are: Service, with 66 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 52 employees.

Endowment

$28.3M

2024 Endowment

12.4%

growth from 2023

Western Connecticut State University has an endowment valued at about $28.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Western Connecticut State University grew 12.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Western Connecticut State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$64M

2024 Salaries

3.66%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Western Connecticut State University paid a median of $64M in salaries, which represents 47% of their overall expenditure ($136M) and a 3.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.53% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.83% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$20.5M

Instructional Salaries

179

Number of Employees

In 2024, Western Connecticut State University paid a total of $20.5M to 179 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Connecticut State University were Service with 66 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 52 employees.

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