Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street
Danbury CT 06810
(203) 837-8200
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Small
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
6,316 (5,769 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
73% / 27%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
43% / 57%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
89% / 11%
- In-State / Out-of-State
88% / 12%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$7,462
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$17,154
- Room & Board$9,712
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
55%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,873
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$15,045
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,345
- Students Admitted
2,512
(58%)
- Students Enrolled934
(21%)
- Average High School GPA2.79
- Students in top 10% of HS Class6%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
430-540
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
440-530
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
430-530
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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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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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Commerce, General
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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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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication and Media Studies, Other
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Education, General
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Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Health Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Composition
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English Language and Literature, 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 clinical sciences
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Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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History
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History, General
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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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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Gerontology
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Mathematics and Computer Science
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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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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Social sciences
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,345
- Students Admitted
2,512
(58%)
- Students Enrolled934
(21%)
- Average High School GPA2.79
- Students in top 10% of HS Class6%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class19%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class57%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
430-540
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
440-530
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
430-530
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$7,462
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$17,154
- Room & Board$9,712
- Books & Supplies$1,200
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-StateN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid55%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,873
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$15,045
- Federal Grants14%$3,264
- Pell Grants14%$2,879
- Other Federal Grants2%$2,761
- State & Local Grants39%$3,588
- Institutional Grants3%$4,119
- Federal Loans56%$6,081
- Non-Federal Loans8%$9,714
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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