PublicUrbanWestern Connecticut State University
Western
Danbury, Connecticut 06810-6826
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Western Connecticut State University is a public institution in Danbury with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1044, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.4K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,115 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,617.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Wolves
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founding and growth Western Connecticut State University was established in 1903, as the "Danbury State Normal School", per an act by the Connecticut General Assembly.
- •The school was founded as a normal school, designed to train school teachers, the fourth such school in Connecticut.
- •The number of enrollments climbed to 362 students by 1912.
- •The school changed its name twice in the 1930s: it became the "Danbury Unit of the Teachers College of Connecticut" in 1933 and then the "Danbury State Teachers College" in 1937.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1044
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
12-01
Regular Decision
04-01
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
50.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-4.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,002
Academics
Programs (71)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
26
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CT state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Admission Office
Nearby Attractions
Danbury Railway Museum
Historic railway museum featuring vintage trains and exhibits
Tarrywile Park
722-acre park with hiking trails, mansion, and picnic areas
Danbury Fair Mall
Major shopping and entertainment destination
Days out near Danbury
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Danbury, from real bookable tour times.
- Stevens Institute of Technology · William Paterson University of New JerseyPublic and private77 days
- Mount Saint Mary College · State University of New York at New PaltzUnder $25k a year16 days