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Overview
Western Connecticut State University is a 4-year institution calling Danbury, CT, home. The university is comprised of two campuses within 3 miles of each other: a 34-acre campus downtown called Midtown and a 364-acre campus called Westside. WCSU is comprised of four schools that confer 43 bachelor’s degrees with a mix of liberal arts curriculum and professional education. The university offers several perks and conveniences for students living on campus, including microfridge and safe rentals, reserved budget-friendly linen sets, and free access to SHOWTIME and HBO GO.
Acceptance Rate:
84%
Average Net Price:
$17,383
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1114
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,763 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,095 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,131 |
| Books and Supplies | $1300 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
35%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,057
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,124
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,356
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
59%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4270
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,124
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$11,853,262
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,328,916
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,418
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,025
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
57%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,988
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,280
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
5093
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
369
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
32%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1114
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,417
Total Number of Undergrads
3,799
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
51%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
53
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
19
Countries Represented
2
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
38%
Student Organizations
83
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
29%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
30%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Colonials
School Colors
deep blue, starburst orange, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Freedom Football Conference
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
3
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,400
Top 5 Employers
Mental Health Association of Connecticut
Saint Mary's Hospital
Hospital of Saint Raphael
Waterbury Hospital
Scholastic
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,025
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingWith professors that are clearly knowledgeable in their respective profession, a quality education is sure to be attained while attending WestConn. Not only do every one of the teachers I have studied under have given me a quality education with fulfilling lessons, but even after class ends they are more than available to answer any questions and offer guidance to those in need. Bottom line -- the professors will ensure that your education is their first priority here.
Michael from Charlton, MA
The faculty at Western Connecticut State University are absolutely outstanding. All the professors I've had in my first year on campus have provided us with straight forward syllabi on the first day of class. I always knew what to expect and how my performance would later be calculated into a grade. Every professor I've had has provided convenient office hours to give way for extra help and clarification of material when needed. If their office hours didn't work for me, all professors I've had would schedule personal hours by appointment. There's never been a dull moment in the learning setting at Western. In high school, I had so many classes where teachers just got side tracked and we never got through the material. At Western, my professors have taught me so much valuable information, and they do it in a manner that grabs your attention and keeps it. I find myself connecting things I learn in one class to things in another, and then further connecting them to things in my life. You pay good money for an education. The professors at Western definitely make the learning worth your while.
Amanda from Enfield, CT
Westconn, or as we call Bestconn is a college with a calm, friendly atmosphere. There is a mountain of activities to do and club to join. No matter what you aim to do, there are always people willing to help you out.
Samantha from Beacon Falls, CT
The convenience of Wesconn is what i love most. How many degrees are offered and the attention to detail from the faculty and staff has been utmost important while attending. I love the faculty since they are very understanding of life and its situations that may occur.
Jessica from Danbury, CT
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