Western Connecticut State University Danbury Connecticut

Western Connecticut State University

Website: http://www.wcsu.edu
Address: 181 White Street , Danbury , Connecticut – 06810-6826
Phone: (203) 837-8200

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type
Four or more years Public

Awards offered
Less then 1 year certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s, Post-master’s certificate, Doctorate

Campus setting
Small City

Campus housing
Yes

Carnegie classification
Master’s Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

Athletics (football)
NCAA, Freedom Football Conference

Religious affiliation
Not applicable

Calendar system
Semester

Remedial services
Yes

Academic/career counseling service
Yes

Employment services for students
Yes

Placement services for completers
Yes

On-campus daycare
Yes

Distance learning
Yes

ROTC
No

Study abroad
Yes

Weekend/evening college
No

ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION

Application fee
$50

STATISTICS
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN

Applicants
4,345
1,934
2,411

Percent admitted
58%
57%
58%

Admitted applicants who enrolled
37%
38%
36%

TEST SCORES
P 25
P 75

SAT Critical reading
430
540

SAT Math
440
530

SAT Writing
430
530

ACT Composite
–
–

ACT English
–
–

ACT Math
–
–

Secondary school GPA
Required

Secondary school record
Required

Completion of college preparatory program
Required

Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended

Admissions test scores
Required

COST

EXPENSES
AMOUNT

In-state tuition
$3,514

Out-of-state tuition
$11,373

Books and supplies
$1,200

On-campus room and board
$9,158

On-campus other expenses
$3,569

FINANCIAL AID

TYPE
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT

Financial aid
64%
–

Federal grant aid
14%
$3,264

State or local grant aid
39%
$3,588

Institutional grant aid
3%
–

Loan aid
64%
$6,535

STUDENT BODY

ENROLLMENT
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN

Enrolled
6,462
44%
56%

Estimated undergraduates enrolled
5,689

Estimated graduates enrolled
627

Undergraduates 24 years old
81%

Undergraduates 25 – 65 years old
16%

GRADUATION RATE

Total
40%

Men
33%

Women
47%

Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
14%

Bachelor’s degree – 5 years
33%

Bachelor’s degree – 6 years
40%

Contact Information

Address:
Danbury, Connecticut
Phone Number:
(877) 837-9278

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$6,106
$6,642
$7,088
$7,462
5.3%
Out-of-state
$14,428
$15,344
$16,225
$17,154
5.7%
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,200
$1,300
8.3%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$7,766
$8,400
$9,158
$9,517
3.9%
Other
$3,327
$3,496
$3,569
$3,776
5.8%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$7,766
$7,766
$8,923
$9,712
8.8%
Other
$3,827
$3,996
$4,069
$4,276
5.1%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$4,407
$4,596
$4,672
$4,878
4.4%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$18,199
$19,538
$21,015
$22,055
4.9%
Off Campus
$18,699
$19,404
$21,280
$22,750
6.9%
Off Campus with Family
$11,513
$12,238
$12,960
$13,640
5.2%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$26,521
$28,240
$30,152
$31,747
5.3%
Off Campus
$27,021
$28,106
$30,417
$32,442
6.7%
Off Campus with Family
$19,835
$20,940
$22,097
$23,332
5.6%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$50
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
4,175
1,797
2,378
Percent admitted
62%
62%
62%
Percent admitted who enrolled
39%
41%
38%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school rank
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
1,001
99%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
460
540
SAT Math
450
540
SAT Writing
450
550

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
12/1/1954 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
4/21/2004 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
4/21/2004 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
6/1/2003 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
10/1/2009 –
Accredited