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Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University Colonials
Western Connecticut State University Colonials
181 White Street
Danbury, Connecticut 06810-6826
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Western Connecticut State University

181 White Street
Danbury, Connecticut 06810-6826
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Western Connecticut State University at a Glance

Western Connecticut State University is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Danbury, Connecticut. Currently, there are roughly 7,669 students enrolled, 44% of which are male and 56% female. Athletically, Western Connecticut State University is an NCAA III school and is part of the Little East Conference.

General Information

Student Count:7,669
Gender Ratio:44% Male, 56% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's
School Setting:Medium-sized four-year, primarily residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Small City
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$3,742
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$12,112
Yearly Room:$5,479
Yearly Board:$4,038
In-state Cost (On Campus):$22,055
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$31,747

Contact Info

General Phone:(203) 837-8200
Athletic Phone:(203) 837-9015

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:1,679 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:19
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:Yes

Western Connecticut State University Admissions & Academics

On average, Western Connecticut State University has around 4,175 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Required
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:4,175
Male Applicants:1,797
Female Applicants:2,378
% Male Applicants:43%
% Female Applicants:57%
Total Admitted:2,596
Admitted Males:1,119
Admitted Females:1,477
% Admitted Males:43%
% Admitted Females:57%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:1,001
Percent Who Submit SAT:99%
ACT Scores Submitted:N/A
Percent Who Submit ACT:N/A

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:460
25th% Math:450
25th% Writing:450
25th% Overall:1,360
75th% Reading:540
75th% Math:540
75th% Writing:550
75th% Overall:1,630

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:N/A
25th% Math:N/A
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:N/A
75th% Math:N/A
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

Western Connecticut State University Athletics
"Home of the Colonials"

General Colonials Sports Info

Division:NCAA III
Conference:Little East Conference
Team Colors:Navy and Copper
Stadium Name:Westside Athletic Stadium
Stadium Capacity:2,500
Gym Name:The O'Neill Center
Gym Capacity:2,800

Colonials Contact Info

Phone:(203) 837-8200
Athletic Phone:(203) 837-9015
Website:http://www.wcsu.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.wcsu.edu/sports/

Western Connecticut State University Campus & Student Body

Western Connecticut State University offers a total of 39 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's.

Student Body Info

Unknown:6.8%
Non-resident:0.3%
Nat. American:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Not Applicable
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYes
Computer ScienceYes
EducationYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYesYes
HistoryYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYesYes
Liberal ArtsYesYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Physical ScienceYesYes
PsychologyYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYes
Social ScienceYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYes


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