School Information

56.4
Total Cost $22,055
Total Enrollment 6,617
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Western Connecticut State University

http://www.wcsu.edu
181 White Street, Danbury, Connecticut 06810-6826
(203) 837-8200

Western Connecticut State University serves as an accessible, responsive and creative intellectual resource for the people and institutions of Connecticut. We strive to meet the educational needs of a diversified student body through instruction, scholarship and public service. Western aspires to be a public university of choice for programs of excellence in the liberal arts and the professions by providing full-time and part-time students with the necessary background to be successful in their chosen careers and to be productive members of society. It accomplishes this by emphasizing: A strong liberal arts foundation Strong skills in communication, problem solving, and critical ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Western Connecticut State University, 73.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 54.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,307), and 47% receive loans ($7,673 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,517. Off campus it is around $9,712.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Western Connecticut State University is $14,280 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Western Connecticut State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,462
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $17,154
Tuition Graduate in State $4,662
Tuition Graduate Out of State $12,988
Living Costs
Western Connecticut State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $22,055
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $31,747
Total Expense In State Off Campus $22,750
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $13,640
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $32,442
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $23,332
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,175 people applied to Western Connecticut State University. Of the applicants, 62.0% were admitted (62.0% male & 62.0% female ) and 39.0% accepted (41.0% male and 38.0% female)

Of the 5,869 undergraduate students at Western Connecticut State University, 19.0% are part-time. A majority (84.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 83.0% of the 748 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     88.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     70.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     29.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     13.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     38.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     42.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline No closing date
Admissions Office Phone (203)- 837-9000
Admissions Office Email admissions@wcsu.edu
Admissions Office Address Western Connecticut State University 181 White Street Danbury, CT 06810
Admissions Website http://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Western Connecticut State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Western Connecticut State University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 550
 
Western Connecticut State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 6
American/United States Studies/Civilization 6
Biological and biomedical sciences 15 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 199 14
Accounting 38
Business Administration and Management, General 81
Business/Commerce, General 14
Finance, General 27
Management Information Systems, General 18
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 35
Communication, journalism, and related programs 57
Communication and Media Studies, Other 0
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 57
Computer and information sciences and support services 9
Computer and Information Sciences, General 9
Education 4 79 84 2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 26
Education, General 45
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 4
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 36
Health Teacher Education 3
Music Teacher Education 17 13
Secondary Education and Teaching 23
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
English language and literature/letters 36 25
Creative Writing 19
English Composition 23
English Language and Literature, General 13 6
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 69 6
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 0 0
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 13
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 6
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 53
History 40 8
History, General 40 8
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 20 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 20 2
Mathematics and statistics 13 2
Mathematics, General 13 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 0
Gerontology 0
Mathematics and Computer Science 0
Physical sciences 15 0
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 11
Chemistry, General 4
Geology/Earth Science, General 0 0
Psychology 63
Psychology, General 63
Public administration and social service professions 31
Social Work 31
Security and protective services 76 0
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Criminal Justice/Police Science 76
Social sciences 35
Economics, General 1
Political Science and Government, General 17
Social Sciences, General 7
Sociology 10
Visual and performing arts 59 10
Art/Art Studies, General 28
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Fine/Studio Arts, General 10
Music Theory and Composition 12
Music, General 14
 
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