Western Connecticut State University: Review & Facts

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Western Connecticut State University is a medium four-year, public school with 4,420 students enrolled. This school was established in 1903 and is the only institution located in Danbury, Connecticut.

Academic Offerings

Western Connecticut State University will give you the opportunity to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
60
Western Connecticut State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 60 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Business, Education, Management, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Western Connecticut State University student retention rate is fair at 74% (close to Connecticut average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
74%
Fair
The graduation rate at Western Connecticut State University is below average - 53%. About 28% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Western Connecticut State University is good, 11:1. Learn more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high, about $19,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Western Connecticut State University beyond tuition are about $5,900, which comes to $25,300 per year.

Read the details about Western Connecticut State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
84%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 5,093 applications were submitted and 4,253 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Western Connecticut State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,400
High
Western Connecticut State University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Western Connecticut State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Western Connecticut State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, approximately $8,400 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Western Connecticut State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Western Connecticut State University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Western Connecticut State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street
Danbury, Connecticut
06810-6826, USA
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