Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT • public • DIII | Little East Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Small )

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,065 • Total: 4,819

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

181 White Street
Danbury, CT
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Website

https://www.wcsu.edu/

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,994 (49.1%) • Female: 2,071 (50.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	185	4.6%
Black/African American	355	8.7%
Hispanic/Latino	1,160	28.5%
White	1,903	46.8%
Two or More Races	202	5.0%
International	14	0.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

81.4%

4,440 admitted from 5,457 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 440-600
Math: 400-550
Total: 840-1150

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

20-27

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

50.2%

4-Year Graduation Rate

33.1%

Freshman Retention Rate

70.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

21.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$17,246

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$20,578

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $6,664
Out-of-state: $9,996

Room & Board

$1,300

Books & Supplies

$9,282

Students Receiving Pell Grants

59%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division III

Conference

Little East Conference

Men's Sports (9)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid

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