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Western Connecticut State University

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$15,862Avg. Net Price
51%Grad Rate
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Coffee67%
Dance67%
Extrovert67%
Fashion67%
Night Owl67%
Over Whenever67%
Sushi67%
Thrifting67%
Video Games67%
Aries33%

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Communication Design

33%

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Music Education

33%

03

Social Work

33%

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Western Connecticut State University Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is WCSU's enrollment deposit?

Western Connecticut State University requires a deposit of $200 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

28.60%

Western Connecticut State University is in the top 28.60% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

5.00%

Western Connecticut State University is in the top 5.00% of colleges in the state of Connecticut for deposit cost. 4.55% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

44.00%

Western Connecticut State University is in the top 44.00% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Western Connecticut State University educates a diverse community of 4,417 students, with 3,799 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 618 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

4,417


Total Undergraduates

3,799

Total Graduates

618


Full-Time vs Part-Time

73% Full-Time

27% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Western Connecticut State University has a 84% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $50. Western Connecticut State University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1120 and the average ACT score is 23.


Acceptance Rate

84%


Application Fee

$50

How Do I Apply to Western Connecticut State University?

You can apply to Western Connecticut State University by going to the official application page and paying the $50 application fee.


SAT

Students submitting SAT

32%

Total Score

400

1600

10101230

Reading and Writing

200

800

520630

Math

200

800

490600

ACT

Students submitting ACT

2%

Composite Score

0

36

1929

English

0

36

1926

Math

0

36

1726

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Location

Located in Danbury, CT, Western Connecticut State University offers students a accessible urban experience with all the advantages of a smaller city setting.


City

Danbury


County

Western Connecticut Planning Region


State

Connecticut


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Small

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About

Western Connecticut State University features a student-focused approach with a 11 : 1 student-faculty ratio, None values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

11 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


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Cost

Western Connecticut State University makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $15,862 with 59% of students receiving financial assistance including 36% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$15,862


Received Aid

59%


Pell Recipients

36%


Tuition

$6,381.5 In-State

$8,047.5 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Western Connecticut State University student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 71% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
1,844 (49%)
Women
1,955 (51%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
145 (4%)
18-19
1,199 (32%)
20-21
1,269 (33%)
22-24
708 (19%)
Over 25
477 (13%)

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Outcomes

Western Connecticut State University prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 51% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

51%

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