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Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT · City · 3,511 students
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$17,604
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
51%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$59,115
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
87%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is recognized for its strong regional career preparation, boasting acclaimed programs in nursing, business, and the arts, alongside the state's only undergraduate degree in meteorology. The university offers a distinctive dual-campus experience in Danbury, dividing its academic and student hubs between the historic downtown Midtown campus and the scenic, 364-acre Westside campus. Student life is characterized by a close-knit, community-oriented culture centered around NCAA Division III athletics, dozens of student clubs, and frequent mainstage productions at the state-of-the-art Visual and Performing Arts Center. Situated in Fairfield County, WCSU uniquely bridges accessible public education with direct access to robust internship and professional networking pipelines in both Connecticut and the greater New York City metropolitan area.

Wikipedia:Western Connecticut State University is a public university in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1903 as a teacher's college and is part of the Connecticut State University System.

Location
Danbury, CT, 06810-6826 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
27 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$13,401$16,901
Housing & food (on campus)$15,659$15,659
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$31,733$35,233
Average net price$17,604Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$16,901
In-state: $13,401
Housing & food (on campus)$15,659
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$35,233
In-state: $31,733
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $17,604
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.wcsu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Western Connecticut State University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$16,901
Housing$15,479
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$1,221
Transportation$363
Total published by the school$35,233
See how the in-state total ($31,733) is made up
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
Western Connecticut State University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$13,401
Housing$15,479
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$1,221
Transportation$363
Total published by the school$31,733
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,507
$30–48k
$13,716
$48–75k
$16,697
$75–110k
$18,737
$110k+
$21,318
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
51%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
27%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
54% graduated · 32% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 13% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,997
10 yrs after entry$59,115
Debt
Median at graduation$24,147
Monthly payment$256
Middle 50% owe$6.8k–$27k
90th percentile$34,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1110
R 510–580 · M 530–590
SAT middle 50%: 1040–1170
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$49,923
Independent
17%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
47%
Hispanic
30%
Black
11%
Asian
4%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,997
After 10 yrs
$59,115
Business Administration, Management and Operations81
Criminal Justice and Corrections76
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing74
Psychology, General68
Marketing46
Social Work45
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions39
Accounting and Related Services38
Communication and Media Studies36
Finance and Financial Management Services34
Management Information Systems and Services34
Biology, General32
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft32
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods31
Fine and Studio Arts29
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas20
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$28M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$11,406/mo
Teaching spend
$16,024
per student
Federal loans
49%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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