Western Connecticut State University Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

For the application year 2023, Western Connecticut State University had a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 81.4%, with 4,440 of the 5,457 applicants admitted. This is a slight decrease from 83.5% in 2022, continuing a downward trend from 84.9% in 2021. Historically, acceptance rates have fluctuated significantly, dropping from 84.9% in 2021 to 57.3% in 2015, showcasing an overall trend of increasing selectivity in the admissions process. Notably, the rate was as low as 40% in 2014, indicating substantial changes in applicant pool dynamics over the years.