Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CTPublicRank 785 of 1,732Traditional rank 525 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,055 |
| $30–48k | $15,942 |
| $48–75k | $16,697 |
| $75–110k | $19,825 |
| $110k+ | $22,946 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $12,345 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $12,763 |
| Change | $418 (+3.4%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $16,095 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $15,131 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +17.5% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 50% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 70% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 40% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 57% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,306 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $3,479 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | $7,949 | $920 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $8,786 | $1,438 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $9,865 | $1,069 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $12,771 | $907 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $13,083 | $482 |
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