Western Connecticut State University Acceptance Rate
Danbury, Connecticut · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,457
- Admitted
- 4,440
- Yield
- 16%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Western Connecticut State University's acceptance rate has risen from 40% in 2014–15 to 81.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,494 to 5,457 (-1%) over that period.
Its 81.4% rate makes Western Connecticut State University more selective than about 39% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 17%.
Western Connecticut State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 16% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,494 | 2,199 | 40% | 786 |
| 2015–16 | 5,235 | 2,999 | 57.3% | 680 |
| 2016–17 | 5,484 | 3,665 | 66.8% | 840 |
| 2017–18 | 5,671 | 4,017 | 70.8% | 827 |
| 2018–19 | 5,375 | 4,259 | 79.2% | 899 |
| 2019–20 | 5,388 | 4,084 | 75.8% | 845 |
| 2020–21 | 5,196 | 4,194 | 80.7% | 788 |
| 2021–22 | 4,688 | 3,978 | 84.9% | 733 |
| 2022–23 | 5,093 | 4,253 | 83.5% | 629 |
| 2023–24 | 5,457 | 4,440 | 81.4% | 711 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,016 | 2,439 | 80.9% |
| Men | 2,441 | 2,001 | 82% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 440–600 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 400–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 1% |
How Western Connecticut State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Western Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?
Western Connecticut State University's acceptance rate is 81.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,440 admitted of 5,457 applicants).
Is Western Connecticut State University test optional?
Western Connecticut State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Western Connecticut State University?
Western Connecticut State University received 5,457 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,440.
What SAT score do you need for Western Connecticut State University?
Admitted students at Western Connecticut State University typically scored 440–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 400–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Western Connecticut State University getting harder to get into?
Western Connecticut State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 40% in 2014–15 to 81.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.wcsu.edu/.