Western Connecticut State University (WCSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,315
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	85%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	53%

Located in Danbury, Connecticut, WCSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that WCSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Western Connecticut State University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, WCSU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at WCSU is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Connecticut is 77%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at WCSU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,781

Cost of attendance at Western Connecticut State University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

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Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,185

Cost of attendance at Western Connecticut State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Western Connecticut State University received on average $6,312 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,312

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	290	40%	$4,702	$1,363,531
Other Federal Grant	437	60%	$4,421	$1,932,126
State Grant/Scholarships	115	16%	$2,701	$310,583
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	360	49%	$3,782	$1,361,579
Total Grant & Scholarships	571	78%	$6,312	$3,604,288

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Connecticut State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western Connecticut State University students is 52.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.1%.

52.9%

asian 46.1% 12 students
African American 37.4% 31 students
white 60.1% 218 students
unknown 50.8% 33 students
hispanic 45.7% 58 students

Sport Conferences

Football Freedom Football Conference
Baseball Little East Conference
Basketball Little East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Western Connecticut State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western Connecticut State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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