Western Connecticut State University is a solid mid-size public school in Danbury, Connecticut, with genuine STEM and business programs that actually work. You're getting a real university experience with research opportunities, actual labs, and professors who care. Class sizes are manageable, and the campus feels like a real college, not a commuter suitcase school.
The location is suburban Connecticut, about an hour from New York, which is useful for internships and networking. Tuition for Connecticut residents is reasonable; for out-of-state, it's moderate. The student body is motivated, and you'll graduate with solid preparation. It's not flashy, but it delivers what it promises: a real public university education at a fair price.