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Western Connecticut State University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Small | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

27:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$12,345

Out of state

$25,239
Graduate

In state

$13,907

Out of state

$26,605

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
84%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 36.0% $5,124
State/local grants 59.0% $4,270
Institutional grants 48.0% $4,356
Loans 59.0% $6,418

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$14,568 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,300 per year

Personal Expenses

$2,250 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Education, General
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
83.51%
  • Apply 5,093
  • Accepted 4,253
  • Attend 629

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
$50

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
490-600
ACT Composite
19-29
SAT Reading
520-630
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
55%
Male Students
45%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian53.63%
  2. Hispanic/Latino24.99%
  3. Black8.72%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities5.17%
  5. Asian4.57%
  6. Not Specified2.6%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.32%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

5,567

Undergraduate students

4,745

Graduate students

822

Full Time Students
74%
Part Time Students
26%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
Female sports:
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
  • Field Hockey
  • Basketball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Baseball
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Female

    • Softball
    • Soccer
    • Lacrosse
    • Field Hockey
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Tennis
    • Cross Country
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