Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1040 and 1170 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 92 | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 84 | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 71 | |
| 4 | Psychology, General. | 67 | |
| 5 | Communication and Media Studies. | 54 | |
| 6 | Marketing. | 51 | |
| 7 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 46 | |
| 8 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 44 | |
| 9 | Accounting and Related Services. | 42 | |
| 10 | Social Work. | 35 | |
| 11 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 33 | |
| 12 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 31 | |
| 13 | Management Information Systems and Services. | 30 | |
| 14 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 27 | |
| 15 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 24 | |
| 16 | Biology, General. | 24 | |
| 17 | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 22 | |
| 18 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 21 | |
| 19 | Music. | 21 | |
| 20 | History. | 19 |
Showing top 20 of 33 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Western Connecticut State University?
Western Connecticut State University has an acceptance rate of 87% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Western Connecticut State University?
Admitted students at Western Connecticut State University typically score between 1040 and 1170 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Western Connecticut State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Western Connecticut State University is approximately $17,604 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Western Connecticut State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Western Connecticut State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
