Danbury, CT
Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 76% to 81% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,388 | 4,084 | 845 | 76% |
| 2020 | 5,196 | 4,194 | 788 | 81% |
| 2021 | 4,688 | 3,978 | 733 | 85% |
| 2022 | 5,093 | 4,253 | 629 | 84% |
| 2023 | 5,457 | 4,440 | 711 | 81% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,439 of 3,016 women and 2,001 of 2,441 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Western Connecticut State University has an acceptance rate of 81% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,440 of 5,457 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
5,457 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 711 enrolled.
No. Western Connecticut State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 76% to 81% — it has become less selective.