Online Degrees and Programs at Western Connecticut State University

Online Program Overview

Western Connecticut State University offers 70 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 7 major programs - 3 Masters, 2 Doctorate, and 2 Post-graduate Certificate.

The 2024 tuition & fees is $12,763 for Connecticut residents and $16,095 for out-of-state students.

Total 397 students out of total 4,417 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 85 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.

Western Connecticut State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

Online Degrees / Programs Overview
School NameWestern Connecticut State University
TypeFour-year, Public
Address181 White Street, Danbury, CT
Online Students397 Enrolled Online Exclusively
1,872 Enrolled in Some Online Courses
Undergraduate Tuition & FeesIn-State$12,763
Out-of-State$16,095
Graduate Tuition & FeesIn-State$14,319
Out-of-State$18,469
Student to Faculty11:1 (9.09%)
Online Degree Programs
Total7 Programs
Masters3 Programs
Doctorate2 Programs
Post-Graduate2 Programs

2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Western Connecticut State University. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. For Connecticut residents, the tuition & fees are $12,763 and $16,095 for non-Connecticut residents. For graduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees is $14,319 and $18,469 for out-of-state students.

The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $709 for Connecticut residents and $709 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $753 for Connecticut residents and $753 for out-of-state students.

Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
Undergraduate (In-State)$11,344$11,781$11,781$12,345$12,763
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)$24,304$25,185$25,185$25,239$16,095
Graduate (In-State)$12,758$13,253$13,253$13,907$14,319
Graduate (Out-of-State)$25,546$26,477$26,477$26,605$18,469
Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
Undergraduate (In-State)$538$560$560$588$709
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)$538$560$560$588$709
Graduate (In-State)$616$640$640$671$753
Graduate (Out-of-State)$616$640$640$671$753

Online Programs By Area of Study

Western Connecticut State University offers 70 degree programs through Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 7 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Masters, 2 Doctorate, 2 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters.

The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.

Total Number of Online Degree Programs
CertificateAssociatesBachelorsMastersDoctoratePost-Graduate
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED 322
Overall ProgramsNOT OFFERED142 2034

Following tables list online programs with offered degrees at Western Connecticut State University. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

It includes the completers through on-campus classes and hybrid on/offline classes as well as completely online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all online schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

CertificateAssociatesBachelorsMastersDoctoratePost-Graduate
Educational Leadership and AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
CertificateAssociatesBachelorsMastersDoctoratePost-Graduate
Creative WritingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelorsMastersDoctoratePost-Graduate
Applied Behavior AnalysisNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 61 NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
CertificateAssociatesBachelorsMastersDoctoratePost-Graduate
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED

Distance Learning Program Student Population

At Western Connecticut State University, there are 4,417 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,269 students were attending classes through distance learning (397 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,872 are enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,417
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses397
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,872
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,148

By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 397 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 308 Connecticut Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 86 students living in the U.S. States other than Connecticut, and 3 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.

Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses397
Connecticut Resident308
Other State In U.S.86
Outside of U.S.3
Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses397
Undergraduate79
Graduate318
Distance Learning Enrollment Undergraduate Students
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses79
Degree/Certificate Seeking73
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking6
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