Division III · Little East Conference
Western Connecticut State University · Rankings
Danbury, CT · City · Public · Master's university · the Wolves · Website ↗
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Top-ten finishes
among Division III schools
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Top 10% finishes
of 63 lists
#14
Best standing
Aid per man · Division III
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Standouts
Lists where Western Connecticut State University sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division III schools.
#14Athletic aid per athlete, men's teamsof 399 in Division III · #660 nationally$0#15Athletic aid per athlete, women's teamsof 403 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#17Most athletic scholarship moneyof 399 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#18Highest-paid head coaches, men's teamsof 399 in Division III · #411 nationally$108,069#20Highest-paid head coaches, women's teamsof 403 in Division III · #275 nationally$102,554#22Lowest sticker priceof 412 in Division III · #142 nationally$33,884#32Best for criminal justice & protective servicesof 410 in Division III · #82 nationally8.9%#35Best for architectureof 410 in Division III · #170 nationally0.0%#38Best for agricultureof 410 in Division III · #187 nationally0.0%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $0 | #14 of 399 | #660 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $0 | #15 of 403 | #663 of 1,060 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $0 | #17 of 399 | #663 of 1,054 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $108,069 | #18 of 399 | #411 of 1,054 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $102,554 | #20 of 403 | #275 of 1,060 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $4,733,378 | #145 of 403 | #760 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $4,733,378 | #158 of 403 | #775 of 1,060 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $35,022 | #158 of 401 | #666 of 1,058 | |
| Spending per athlete | $8,999 | #192 of 403 | #844 of 1,060 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $35,011 | #206 of 397 | #763 of 1,052 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $8,604 | #349 of 399 | #978 of 1,054 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most teams | 19 | #106 of 403 | #171 of 1,063 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 526 | #124 of 403 | #269 of 1,063 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 36% | #270 of 401 | #712 of 1,055 | |
| Where the most students are athletes | 14.9% | #277 of 400 | #432 of 1,060 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 8.8 | #294 of 403 | #745 of 1,060 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 11:1 | #147 of 420 | #229 of 1,085 | |
| Most applications | 5,457 | #153 of 417 | #571 of 1,049 | |
| Most selective | 81% | #242 of 417 | #591 of 1,049 | |
| Highest test scores | 995 | #301 of 309 | #722 of 774 | |
| Best graduation rates | 50% | #337 of 420 | #784 of 1,085 | |
| Best first-year retention | 70% | #343 of 420 | #835 of 1,085 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 8.9% | #32 of 410 | #82 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #35 of 410 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #38 of 410 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 6.6% | #55 of 410 | #153 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 24.8% | #58 of 410 | #175 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 3.7% | #61 of 410 | #146 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 8.8% | #70 of 410 | #115 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 10.0% | #92 of 410 | #210 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 2.8% | #107 of 410 | #174 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 13.1% | #129 of 410 | #383 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 2.2% | #131 of 410 | #207 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 3.0% | #144 of 410 | #208 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #154 of 410 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 5.4% | #176 of 410 | #454 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 0.0% | #233 of 410 | #722 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 0.6% | #260 of 410 | #617 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 2.8% | #278 of 410 | #719 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 3.7% | #314 of 410 | #841 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 1.0% | #324 of 410 | #903 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest sticker price | $33,884 | #22 of 412 | #142 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $16,527 | #47 of 419 | #328 of 1,081 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $15,131 | #136 of 411 | #291 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $17,055 | #230 of 413 | #701 of 1,072 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $15,131 | #276 of 411 | #773 of 1,063 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 51% | #298 of 412 | #779 of 1,064 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $33,884 | #391 of 412 | #923 of 1,064 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 46 | #43 of 421 | #78 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 3,542 | #86 of 421 | #510 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 7.9% | #95 of 414 | #323 of 1,079 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 64 | #107 of 416 | #276 of 1,073 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 16 mi | #108 of 421 | #368 of 1,086 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 46% | #150 of 421 | #302 of 1,086 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 70% | #179 of 420 | #537 of 1,085 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 30% | #207 of 420 | #470 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 54% | #250 of 421 | #738 of 1,086 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 0% | #285 of 420 | #830 of 1,085 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 3,542 | #335 of 420 | #576 of 1,085 |
Campus safety
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest property-offence rates | 0.08 | #34 of 235 | #71 of 813 | |
| Lowest violent-offence rates | 0.56 | #59 of 235 | #229 of 813 | |
| Highest violent-offence rates descriptive | 0.56 | #177 of 235 | #579 of 813 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1977 | #217 of 417 | #629 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division III programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 400 peers | #71 of 400 | #75 of 400 | #144 of 400 | — | Women's Soccer lists |
| Baseball · 371 peers | #79 of 371 | #158 of 371 | #45 of 371 | — | Baseball lists |
| Men's Basketball · 400 peers | #88 of 400 | #123 of 400 | #105 of 400 | — | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 401 peers | #195 of 401 | #121 of 401 | #319 of 401 | — | Women's Basketball lists |
| Men's Cross Country · 217 peers | #194 of 217 | #157 of 217 | #170 of 217 | — | Men's Cross Country lists |
| Women's Cross Country · 221 peers | #195 of 221 | #158 of 221 | #176 of 221 | — | Women's Cross Country lists |
| Field Hockey · 153 peers | #42 of 153 | #24 of 153 | #96 of 153 | — | Field Hockey lists |
| Football · 232 peers | #126 of 232 | #186 of 232 | #30 of 232 | — | Football lists |
| Men's Golf · 282 peers | #201 of 282 | #240 of 282 | #27 of 282 | — | Men's Golf lists |
| Women's Golf · 232 peers | #215 of 232 | #227 of 232 | #45 of 232 | — | Women's Golf lists |
| Men's Lacrosse · 222 peers | #44 of 222 | #95 of 222 | #25 of 222 | — | Men's Lacrosse lists |
| Women's Lacrosse · 257 peers | #61 of 257 | #23 of 257 | #170 of 257 | — | Women's Lacrosse lists |
| Men's Soccer · 399 peers | #65 of 399 | #100 of 399 | #77 of 399 | — | Men's Soccer lists |
| Softball · 382 peers | #13 of 382 | #56 of 382 | #19 of 382 | — | Softball lists |
| Men's Tennis · 283 peers | #173 of 283 | #160 of 283 | #169 of 283 | — | Men's Tennis lists |
| Women's Tennis · 306 peers | #209 of 306 | #190 of 306 | #184 of 306 | — | Women's Tennis lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 328 peers | #199 of 328 | #63 of 328 | #262 of 328 | — | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 338 peers | #190 of 338 | #6 of 338 | #317 of 338 | — | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 400 peers | #61 of 400 | #50 of 400 | #226 of 400 | — | Women's Volleyball lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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