Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT · Public · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1040–1170

Median ~1110

Acceptance rate

87%

Enrollment

3,511

ACT middle 50%

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How Western compares

The ~1110 SAT midpoint ranks #167 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #4 of 4 in CT.
Its 87% acceptance rate is more selective than 17% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($59,115) are $3,951 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $3,500 more per year than in-state students ($16,901 vs $13,401).

National SAT rank

#167 of 197

SAT rank in CT

#4 of 4

More selective than

17% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$3,951

What the numbers say about Western

The reported middle 50% spans 130 points, from 1040 to 1170. A planning score near or above 1210 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 87% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 52% completion rate and $59,115 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$13,401

Tuition (out-of-state)

$16,901

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$59,115

4-year completion rate (150% time)

52%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1040 and 1170. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1210 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1170 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1110 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1040 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1170

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1040–1160

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1040

Below the reported range

Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Western's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
University of North Georgia	Dahlonega, GA	980–1210	68%
Hawaii Pacific University	Honolulu, HI	1000–1200	86%
University of Hawaii at Manoa	Honolulu, HI	1080–1290	87%
West Virginia University	Morgantown, WV	1010–1220	89%
Randolph-Macon College	Ashland, VA	980–1220	87%
Longwood University	Farmville, VA	1030–1210	90%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Western?

Western Connecticut State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1040–1170, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1210 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Western's acceptance rate?

Western Connecticut State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 87%.

How much does it cost to attend Western?

In-state tuition is approximately $13,401 and out-of-state is approximately $16,901. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Western test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Western Connecticut State University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.wcsu.edu