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Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CTPublic3,511 undergrads
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Acceptance rate
87.0%
SAT middle 50%
1040–1170
Next deadline
Rolling
Application fee
$50

✓ From the official admissions page
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“For those applying for the fall semester, notification of admission begins on December 1 and continues on a rolling basis.”
Source: wcsu.edu · checked Nov 10, 2026 · How we check

Application CommonApp, WCSU online application
Testing Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays 1 essay prompt listed on the official page
Fee $50

Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.

Department of Music (audition required) Applicants to the Department of Music are required to audition. Separate admission Musical Theatre (pre-screen audition required) Applicants to the Musical Theatre program are required to submit a pre-screen audition in order to considered for an in-person audition. Separate admission Pre-nursing Minimum B average in high school and B or higher in high school chemistry. Separate admission Music Audition required Audition Musical Theatre Pre-screen audition required before in-person audition Audition

In-state tuition
$13,401
Out-of-state tuition
$16,901
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$62,010
6-year graduation
51%
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