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Western Connecticut State University Teaching Programs

Western Connecticut State University is a public institution located in Danbury, CT. A Smaller City provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Western Connecticut State University Rankings

Western Connecticut State University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 41	State — Connecticut
Overall Quality	#80 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#836 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Western Connecticut State University?

Get in touch with Western Connecticut State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810-6826
Phone:	2038378200
Website:	www.wcsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.wcsu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.wcsu.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Western Connecticut State University?

You can apply to Western Connecticut State University online at: https://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/application/

Western Connecticut State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Western Connecticut State University

Here’s what Western Connecticut State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Western Connecticut State University?

Western Connecticut State University maintains an acceptance rate of 87%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

2% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Western Connecticut State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 580. Math scores were between 530 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1040 to 1170.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Western Connecticut State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,593	2,176	84%
Women	3,203	2,864	89%

Can I Afford Western Connecticut State University?

The average net price after aid at Western Connecticut State University is $18,617. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,998
In-State Fees	$6,403
Out-of-State Tuition	$10,498
Out-of-State Fees	$6,403
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,401
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$16,901

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at Western Connecticut State University receive some form of financial aid (690 students).

Approximately 62% of students at Western Connecticut State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,954 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,338.

Student Loan Debt

49% of Western Connecticut State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,245 per year.

Western Connecticut State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 757 students enrolled at Western Connecticut State University. Western Connecticut State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,434 undergraduate students at Western Connecticut State University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Connecticut State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	147
Black or African American	370
Hispanic	1,016
White	1,624
American Indian/Alaska Native	20
Two or More Races	192
Non-Resident	20

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Western Connecticut State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Connecticut	638
New York	182
New Jersey	19
Massachusetts	6
Florida	2

Additionally, approximately 0.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Western Connecticut State University Graduate Student Diversity

595 of Western Connecticut State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Western Connecticut State University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Connecticut State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	27
Black or African American	55
Hispanic	61
White	340
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	19
Non-Resident	7

Online Learning at Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,712 undergraduate students at Western Connecticut State University took at least one online class — of those, 56 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 106 students took at least one online class and 341 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Western Connecticut State University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by Western Connecticut State University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	25	4	—	29
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	28	—	28
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	17	3	—	20
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	—	—	4
Special Education and Teaching	—	1	—	1

Academic Programs at Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Western Connecticut State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.