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Western Connecticut State University
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  • 4 Year
  • DANBURY, CT
Connecticut State Colleges & Universities

Western Connecticut State University

    Report Card

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C+
    2. Value
      grade B
    3. Diversity
      grade A
    4. Campus
      grade D+
    5. Athletics
      grade C+
    6. Party Scene
      grade C+
    7. Professors
      grade C+
    8. Location
      grade C
    9. Dorms
      grade C
    10. Campus Food
      grade C
    11. Student Life
      grade C minus
    12. Safety
      grade B

    About

    181 WHITE STREET
    DANBURY, CT 06810
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Freedom Football Conference

    From Western Connecticut State University

    Prepare for success with top-rated academics and small class sizes without weighing yourself down with debt.

    Located about an hour north of New York City, with high-tech facilities and a diverse student body, Western Connecticut State University provides our students with a practical, career-focused education. We offer 42 Bachelors, 18 Masters and two Doctoral degrees.

    Gain the skills you need for the life you want.

    The WCSU advantage:

    • Affordability: Our annual tuition is among the lowest in the region — and we offer over 100 scholarships in all fields

    • Small class sizes: The student-to-teacher ratio at WCSU is 11:1. You’ll get one-on-one attention that ensures your success.

    • Location: We’re close to major cultural and business centers.

    With 120 years of providing academic excellence, a fantastic collegiate experience and affordable tuition, WCSU is a great choice.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    81%
    SAT Range
    880-1080
    ACT Range
    18-24
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,383 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,653 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    83%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Visual and Performing Arts at WCSU

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    The School of Visual and Performing Arts offers a conservatory-level education at the affordable cost of a public university. Only 60 miles from downtown New York City, our School uniquely positions us to draw from the talent and resources rooted there–allowing us to enrich our local arts community by providing quality arts programming and a competitive arts education.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      42%
    • On Campus
      49%
    • Online
      9%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,234 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,183
    Undergrads Over 25
    11%
    Pell Grant
    40%
    Varsity Athletes
    5%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $45,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    51%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%

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