Western Connecticut State University
Location and Contact Information
181 White StreetDanbury, CT 06810-6826
USA
Main Tel: (203) 837-8200
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in music, security and law enforcement, art studies, media, and mathematics.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,462 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,154 |
| Room | $ 5,479 |
| Board | $ 4,038 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other | $ 3,776 |
Financial Aid
Western Connecticut State University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 73% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 46% | $5,008 |
| Institutional Grant | 2% | $6,369 |
| Federal Grant | 29% | $2,304 |
| Pell Grant | 17% | $3,185 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $972 |
| State or Local Grant | 24% | $6,359 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 69% | $7,262 |
| Federal Loan | 61% | $6,952 |
| Other Loan | 8% | $9,555 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Western Connecticut State University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ | 6,442 |
| 2 | Rider University | Lawrenceville, NJ | 5,974 |
| 3 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Indiana, PA | 14,310 |
| 4 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville, PA | 8,320 |
| 5 | Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park, CA | 8,921 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | 19,976 |
| 7 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell, MA | 12,471 |
| 8 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne, NJ | 10,256 |
| 9 | Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | 3,259 |
| 10 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Potsdam, NY | 4,325 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 807 | 38 |
| Master | 151 | 15 |
| Associate | 20 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 2 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 152 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 42 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 24 |
Students
Student enrollment was 6,462 in 2009-2010 (5,355 full-time equivalent).
About 46% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 54% of the class.
Undergrads are 88% of enrolled students and graduate students are 12%.
Students under 25 years old represent 77% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 62% Women 62% All 62%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 460-540 Math 450-540 Writing 450-550
Room and Board
Western Connecticut State University provides on-campus housing for 1,679 of its 5,355 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
School sports include football (Freedom Football Conference), basketball (Little East Conference), baseball (Little East Conference), and track (Little East Conference).
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Western Connecticut State University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Education
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Health Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts
LIBERAL ARTS
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Composition
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication and Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
- Gerontology
MUSIC
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Psychology