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Western Connecticut State University Women's Field Hockey

Welcome to the Western Connecticut State University women's field hockey recruiting profile. Western Connecticut State competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Little East Conference from Danbury, Connecticut. Led by head coach Dani McDonnell, Western Connecticut State University pairs a 87% acceptance rate with a 52% graduation rate and a $17,185 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
21
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Little East Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
4,819
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
87%
State
Connecticut
City
Danbury
Address
181 White Street

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 35% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Dani McDonnell
Head Coach
Amy Krompinger
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
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Kayla Hnasko
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
(203) 837-9064·View profile
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 10% of D3 women's field hockey programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
73%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
52%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$45,997
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$59,115
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 89% of D3 women's field hockey programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$6,998
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$10,498
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$15,614
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,185
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 65% of D3 women's field hockey programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$193,038
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$39,724
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