Western Connecticut State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Western Connecticut State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Western Connecticut State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Western Connecticut State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Western Connecticut accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 5,457 people applied and 4,440 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Western Connecticut State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Western Connecticut State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Western Connecticut State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Western Connecticut considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Talent/Ability
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Western Connecticut State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Western Connecticut State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.14.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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