Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University is a public university in Danbury, Connecticut. It was established in 1903. WCSU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is also home to The Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies. It is organized into the following academic divisions:

• Ancell School of Business
• Division of Graduate Studies
• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Professional Studies
• School of Visual and Performing Arts

WCSU operates two campuses that are located five miles apart and are connected by a campus bus service. The main campus is spread across an area of over 430 acres. It operates a radio station, known as WXCI, 91.7 FM; and a student-run newspaper called The Echo.

Western Connecticut State University Highlights

Where Western Connecticut State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and media.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Western Connecticut State University was 6,211 in 2007 (5,150 full-time equivalent).

About 50% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 50% of the class.

Undergrads are 87% of enrolled students and graduate students are 13%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Western Connecticut State University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Western Connecticut State University provides on-campus housing for 1,491 of its 5,150 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Western Connecticut State University Athletics

School sports include football (Freedom Football Conference), basketball (Little East Conference), baseball (Little East Conference), and track (Little East Conference).

Western Connecticut State University Admissions (2007)

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