Applying to WCSU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
81.36%	1,010

Western Connecticut State University's acceptance rate is 81.36% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 5,457 students applied and 4,440 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into WCSU.

WCSU's acceptance rate places 16th out of 24 Connecticut colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,010 and the ACT score is 23 at WCSU. WCSU's SAT score ranks 13rd out of 19 Connecticut colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to WCSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Western Connecticut State University is 81.36% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.01%. 2,441 men and 3,016 women applied to WCSU and 2,001 men and 2,439 women students were accepted.

Among them, 381 men and 330 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WCSU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WCSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	5,457	2,441	3,016	0	0
Admitted	4,440	2,001	2,439	0	0
Enrolled	711	381	330	0	0
Acceptance Rate	81.36%	81.97%	80.87%	-	-
Yield	16.01%	19.04%	13.53%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Western Connecticut State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 31 students (4% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 10 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WCSU.

The median SAT score is 1,010 with 510 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25^th percentile is 440. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 550 and 25^th percentile is 400 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 20 at WCSU. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at Western Connecticut State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,060, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at WCSU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	840	1010	1150
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	440	510	600
SAT Math	400	500	550
ACT Composite	20	23	27
ACT Math	17	22	26
ACT English	21	23	31

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Western Connecticut State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 711 first-year students enrolled in WCSU. The proportion of full-time students is 97.05% and part-time students is 2.95%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 53.59% and women students is 46.41%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WCSU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WCSU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	711	381	330
Full-time	690	369	321
Part-time	21	12	9

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WCSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Western Connecticut State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

WCSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Western Connecticut State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to WCSU.

Admission Information for Applying to WCSU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$50
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	https://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/application/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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