More selective than 23% of Connecticut colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Western Connecticut State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Western Connecticut State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Western Connecticut State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 580 |
| SAT math | 530 | 590 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1040 | 1170 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Western Connecticut State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | 510–580 | 530–590 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | 440–600 | 400–550 | 20–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Western Connecticut State University compared with other Connecticut colleges?
Western Connecticut State University has the 18th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Eastern Connecticut State University | 83% | 58% | $21,067 |
| 15 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | 83% | 57% | $16,798 |
| 16 | University of Bridgeport | 83% | 41% | $27,807 |
| 17 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | 87% | 53% | $10,875 |
| 18 | Western Connecticut State University | 87% | 52% | $17,604 |
| 19 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | 88% | 62% | $13,807 |
| 20 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | 88% | 65% | $16,403 |
| 21 | Southern Connecticut State University | 91% | 50% | $20,857 |
| 22 | Mitchell College | 95% | 42% | $30,260 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Connecticut colleges →
Who enrolls at Western Connecticut State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Western Connecticut State University admissions questions
What is the Western Connecticut State University acceptance rate?
Western Connecticut State University accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,440 of 5,457 applicants were admitted.
Does Western Connecticut State University require the SAT or ACT?
Western Connecticut State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Western Connecticut State University?
The middle 50% of Western Connecticut State University enrolled first-year students scored 1040–1170 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Western Connecticut State University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (711 of 4,440).
Is Western Connecticut State University getting harder to get into?
Western Connecticut State University accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Western Connecticut State University overview