Western Connecticut State University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Western Connecticut State University has experienced a fluctuating acceptance rate over the years, with the most recent rate for the application year 2023 at 81.4%, accepting 4,440 out of 5,457 applicants. The acceptance rate has generally declined from 84.9% in 2021 to 83.5% in 2022 and has stabilized at 81.4% in 2023. Notably, the acceptance rate was as low as 40% for the application year 2014, highlighting a trend towards a more accessible admission process in recent years, particularly since 2020 when the rate rose to 80.7%. Historical data indicates that the rate has progressively increased since hitting a low point, showcasing WCSU's growing willingness to admit a broader range of applicants.