Western Connecticut State University

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,924

5% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$18,110

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

7.66%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

75.8%

5,388 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

5,631

73.5% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

48.6%

394 Graduates

About

Western Connecticut State University is a higher education institution located in Fairfield County, CT. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Western Connecticut State University were Registered Nursing (95 degrees awarded), General Psychology (90 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (85 degrees).

In 2019, 1,145 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Connecticut State University. 59.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (747 degrees), 3.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (195 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Connecticut State University is $5,924, which is $−16,102 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Connecticut State University is $5,924, which is $−16,102 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,110.

In 2019, 58% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 55% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$5,924

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Western Connecticut State University was $5,924. The cost of tuition at Western Connecticut State University is $−16,102 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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

Average Net Price

$18,110

2019 Value

4.83%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Western Connecticut State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,110. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Western Connecticut State University grew by 4.83%.

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

$13,072

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Connecticut State University was of $13,072 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of room and board increased by 5.28% between 2018 and 2019. 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

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

55%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Western Connecticut State University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 11.5% with respect to 2018, when 52% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.66%

2017 Default Rate

107

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Western Connecticut State University was 7.66%, which represents 107 out of the 1396 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Western Connecticut State University received 5,388 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 0.242% annual growth. Out of those 5,388 applicants, 4,084 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.8% acceptance rate.

There were 5,631 students enrolled at Western Connecticut State University in 2019, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Western Connecticut State University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

4,084

Accepted Out of 5,388

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Western Connecticut State University was 75.8% (4,084 admissions from 5,388 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 79.2%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 0.242%, while admissions declined by −4.11%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Western Connecticut State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Western Connecticut State University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Western Connecticut State University has a total enrollment of 5,631 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Connecticut State University is 4,141 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,490. This means that 73.5% 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 60.3% White, 20.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.84% Black or African American, 4.44% Asian, 2.97% Two or More Races, 0.178% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0178% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Connecticut State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.5%), followed by White Male (29.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.8%), followed by White Male (29.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Connecticut State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,631 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Connecticut State University is 4,141 and the part-time enrollment is 1,490. This means that 73.5% of students enrolled at Western Connecticut State University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.2% 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

74%

2019 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 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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

White
3,394
Hispanic or Latino
1,130
Black or African American
498

The enrolled student population at Western Connecticut State University is 60.3% White, 20.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.84% Black or African American, 4.44% Asian, 2.97% Two or More Races, 0.178% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0178% 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 53.3% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 227 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 (747 degrees awarded). There were 3.83 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (195 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Western Connecticut State University is Registered Nursing (95 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (90 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Police Science (85 degrees).

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 History (28 degrees awarded), Psychology (142 degrees), and English (39 degrees).

Workforce

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 (360,076 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (343,846 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (258,460 people), Postsecondary teachers (241,649 people), and Secondary school teachers (204,633 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Connecticut State University are History (28 degrees awarded), Psychology (142 degrees), English (39 degrees), Communications (78 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (97 degrees).

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, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Computer hardware engineers, Physicians, and Dentists

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 (940,262 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (591,775 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (286,048 people), Computer Systems Design (271,396 people), and Legal services (234,905 people).

Degrees

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.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
95 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
90 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
85 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Western Connecticut State University was Registered Nursing with 95 degrees awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

459

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

686

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 459 degrees were awarded to men at Western Connecticut State University, which is 0.669 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (686).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Western Connecticut State University in Criminal Justice - Police Science, which is 1.58 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 81 degrees were awarded to women at Western Connecticut State University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.79 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 20% 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, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Western Connecticut State University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.79% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
747 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
195 degrees awarded
Black or African American
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Connecticut State University is white (747 degrees awarded). There were 3.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (195 degrees).

2.53% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
452 degrees awarded
White Male
295 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
122 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Western Connecticut State University is white female (452 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (295 degrees).

Operations

Western Connecticut State University has an endowment valued at nearly $21.7M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $800k (3.69%), compared to the 4.44% average return ($1.71M on $38.5M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2019, Western Connecticut State University had a total salary expenditure of $147M. Western Connecticut State University employs 102 Professors, 62 Assistant professors, and 56 Associate professors. Most academics at Western Connecticut State University are Male Professors (56), Female Professors(46), and Female Assistant professors (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Connecticut State University are: Service, with 96 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 61 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 48 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$21.7M

2019 Endowment

13.3%

growth from 2018

Western Connecticut State University has an endowment valued at about $21.7M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Western Connecticut State University grew 13.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.8M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Western Connecticut State University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$58.5M

2019 Salaries

0.235%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Western Connecticut State University paid a median of $58.5M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($147M) and a 0.235% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.44% decline from 2017 and a 2.73% decline from 2016.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.1M (40.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.2M

Instructional Salaries

224

Number of Employees

In 2019, Western Connecticut State University paid a total of $21.2M to 224 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.2M (32.7%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

102 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

96 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western Connecticut State University were Professor with 102 employees; Assistant professor with 62 employees; and Assistant professor with 56 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Connecticut State University were Service with 96 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 48 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western Connecticut State University was Male Professor with 56 employees, Female Professor with 46 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 35 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Western Connecticut State University.

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