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Western Connecticut State University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
32%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1114
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,417
Total Number of Undergrads
3,799
Classroom Sizes
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: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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 |
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
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
83
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
29%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Colonials
School Colors
deep blue, starburst orange, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Freedom Football Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,400
What Students Are Saying
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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