Western Connecticut State University
tuition & fees
$25,185
graduate tuition & fees
$26,477
acceptance rate
85%
Student Population
5,246
online students
1,844
Number of Programs
65
Financial Aid Amount
$5,710
Graduation Rate
51%
School Overview
Western Connecticut State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Danbury, Connecticut. WCSU ranked 18th in Connecticut Colleges and 45th in Federal Region I.
It has a total enrollment of 5,246 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. WCSU's acceptance rate is 85.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Western Connecticut State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810-6826 |
| Phone | 203-837-8200 |
| WEB | www.wcsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.wcsu.edu/admissions/ugrad.asp |
| Online Application | www.wcsu.edu/admissions/application/ |
| Financial Aid | www.wcsu.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.wcsu.edu/admissions/netprice.asp |
| Veterans Tuition | www.wcsu.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | www.wcsu.edu/accessability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Western Connecticut State University is 85.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.00%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
WCSU's 2022 tuition & fees is $11,781 for Connecticut residents and $25,185 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $13,253 for Connecticut residents and $26,477 for out-of-students.
| Connecticut Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $11,781 | $25,185 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $13,253 | $26,477 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 5,246 students have enrolled for academic year 2020-2021. Among them, 1,844 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WCSU has 4,640 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 606 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,246 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,640 |
| Graduate Students | 606 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,844 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 65 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 3 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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