What division is Western Connecticut?

Western Connecticut competes at the NCAA Division III level in the NEFC.

What GPA do you need for Western Connecticut?

The average GPA at Western Connecticut is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Western Connecticut?

Western Connecticut has an enrollment of approximately 3,511 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Connecticut?

Western Connecticut has an acceptance rate of 87%.

How do I get recruited to play at Western Connecticut?

To get recruited at Western Connecticut, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Western Connecticut's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Western Connecticut

Danbury, CTD-IIINEFC

Updated July 13, 2026

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division III

Division

3,511

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

87%

Acceptance

52%

Graduation

73%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Western Connecticut is a NCAA Division III program in the NEFC, located in Danbury, CT. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Western Connecticut, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for track & field. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

52%

Acceptance

87%

Student:Faculty

11:1

Avg SAT

1,044

Retention

73%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$45,997

Coaching Staff80 coaches across track & field

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About Western Connecticut Athletics

Western Connecticut is a NCAA Division III athletic program located in Danbury, CT, competing in the NEFC. With an enrollment of 3,511 students, Western Connecticut offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for track & field at Western Connecticut, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Western Connecticut is 3.2. The school maintains a 52% graduation rate.

RawRecruit covers D-III programs across football, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's track & field, women's track & field, and girls flag football. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for Western Connecticut.