About Western Connecticut State University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
5,642
Website
www.wcsu.eduAccreditation
CIHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
79%
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$19,029
Average Annual Cost
$5,642
Books And Supplies
$1,300
Other Fees
$5,217
Room And Board
$13,072
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,250
Total One Year Cost
$27,481
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
74%
Part-Time Retention Rate
41%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$222
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Criminal Justice and Corrections
125 Graduates
Psychology, General
96 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
95 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
92 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
91 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
61 Graduates
Mental and Social Health Services a...
54 Graduates
Marketing
47 Graduates
Social Work
43 Graduates
Biology, General
36 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
33 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
30 Graduates
Music
29 Graduates
History
27 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
27 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
25 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
24 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
23 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
18 Graduates
Chemistry
16 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
16 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
15 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
14 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
12 Graduates
Economics
10 Graduates
Political Science and Government
10 Graduates
Sociology and Anthropology
9 Graduates
Mathematics
7 Graduates
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorolog...
4 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
3 Graduates
Area Studies
3 Graduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...
2 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
5,028
Socio-Economic Diversity
36%
Part-time
18%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$85,742 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$7,400/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,467/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,467/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Colonials
School Colors
deep blue, starburst orange, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Freedom Football Conference
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
6
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$45,200/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$199 - 291
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$5,781
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,968
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,615
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$10,418
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$6,758
$30K - $48K
$7,052
$48K - $75K
$6,306
$75K - $110K
$4,052
> $110K
$3,698
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,664,357
