Student Population Overview
Western Connecticut State University educates a diverse community of 5,102 students, with 4,345 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 757 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
5,102
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Western Connecticut State University has a predominantly full-time student body with 60% of students being full-time and 40% being part-time, totaling 5,102 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
60% Full-Time
40% Part-Time
3,067
Full-Time Students
1,070
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
85% Undergraduate
15% Graduate
4,345
Undergraduate
757
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Western Connecticut State University, the majority of students fall in the 18-19 age range with 1,166 students, but also includes 150 students in the Under 18 range, 1,148 students in the 20-21 range, 644 students in the 22-24 range, 434 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 444 students in the 25+ age group, with 11 in the 20-21 category, 139 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Western Connecticut State University has more women than men with 2,236 female students and 2,109 male students enrolled.
Men
2,109
41%
Women
2,236
44%
Geographic Origin
Western Connecticut State University has 73% (506 students) from in-state Connecticut, 27% (183 students) from out-of-state, and 0% (1 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
690
New students this year
Campus Location
Danbury, Connecticut
City: Small