Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University is a four-years, public school located in Danbury, CT. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification

The WCSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $12,763 for Connecticut residents and $16,095 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 59% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,277.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 4,417 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).

WCSU ranked 11^st in Connecticut Colleges rankings. Western Connecticut State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Western Connecticut State University is $12,763 for in-state students and $16,095 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $14,319 for in-state students and $18,469 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,195 for Connecticut residents and $10,264 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,743 for Connecticut residents and $12,821 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$12,763	$16,095
Graduate	$14,319	$18,469

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$13,195	$10,264
Graduate	$14,743	$12,821

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Western Connecticut State University is 81.36% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.01%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,010.

The average graduation rate is 51%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 4,417 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 WCSU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	81.36% Acceptance Rate / 16.01% Yield
Test Scores »	1,010 SAT / 23 ACT
Graduation Rate »	51%
Transfer-out Rate	29%
Retention Rate	74%(full-time), 34% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »	4,417 (3,799 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,277

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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WCSU Offered Programs
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Online Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Western Connecticut State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at WCSU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes