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
General Information
Address
Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street, Danbury, Connecticut 6810
See on MapPhone
(203) 837-8200
Website
https://www.wcsu.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$12,345Out of state
$25,239Graduate
In state
$13,907Out of state
$26,605Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
84%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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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
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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EDUCATION
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Health Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Writing, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Computational and Applied Mathematics
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology and Anthropology
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Musical Theatre
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Music, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Business/Commerce, General
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Education, General
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Conservation Biology
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Music Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
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HISTORY
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History, General
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Applied Behavior Analysis
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
83.51%- Apply 5,093
- Accepted 4,253
- Attend 629
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$50Graduate
$50Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
55%Male Students
45%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian53.63%
- Hispanic/Latino24.99%
- Black8.72%
- Two Or More Ethnicities5.17%
- Asian4.57%
- Not Specified2.6%
- 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 X
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Male
- Football
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Golf
- Tennis
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Female
- Softball
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Field Hockey
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Tennis
- Cross Country