How has Western Connecticut State University changed over time?

Admission rate

Admission rate rose from 63% (2010) to 87% (2024).

Applicants and students admitted

Applicants rose from 4,200 (2010) to 5,910 (2024).

Enrollment

Total enrollment fell from 6,582 (2010) to 4,169 (2024).

SAT mid-50% range

SAT mid-50% range moved from 1010–1230 (2022) to 1040–1170 (2024).

• Score data describes enrolled freshmen, not all admitted students.
• Years before 2016 use the old 2400-point SAT and are not shown.

Source: College Scorecard · 2022–2024

ACT mid-50% range

ACT mid-50% range moved from 18–24 (2014) to 20–27 (2023).

• Score data describes enrolled freshmen, not all admitted students.
• Many schools became test-optional around 2020 — score changes partly reflect who chooses to submit.

Source: College Scorecard · 2014–2023

Cost

In-state tuition rose from $8,104 (2011) to $13,401 (2025).