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Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University is a medium, public institution located in Danbury, ct. Founded in 1903, Western Connecticut State University offers undergraduate degrees in 70 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 3
3,567 undergraduates
$12,763 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Western Connecticut State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 87.0%
SAT score average 1110
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.38
Application fee $50
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Western Connecticut State University is known for one of its top majors: Criminal Justice and Corrections. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other

Popular majors

Criminal Justice and Corrections
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Accounting and Related Services
Communication and Media Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,763
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,131
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $1,358
Cost of attendance* $30,552
Average financial aid package $9,492
Estimated cost $21,060 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,095
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,131
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $1,358
Cost of attendance* $33,884
Average financial aid package $9,492
Estimated cost $24,392 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Western Connecticut State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,567, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

4,169

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
49%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
27%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Western Connecticut State University, students love their National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810
2038378200
https://www.wcsu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

National society of collegiate scholars

Criminology club

Jazz club

American marketing club

Meteorology

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Western Connecticut State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Western Connecticut State University?

Western Connecticut State University is located in Danbury, ct.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Connecticut State University? 

The acceptance rate for Western Connecticut State University is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for Western Connecticut State University?

The average high school GPA for Western Connecticut State University students was 3.38.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Western Connecticut State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Western Connecticut State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $122,208.

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