WCSU Description

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU), in Danbury, Connecticut offers practical programs that nurture one’s talents and interests while preparing students to meet the economic demands of adult life.

WCSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in such high-demand professional fields as Nursing, Business Administration and health-related fields as well as a range of liberal arts and sciences programs in fields such as literature, history, education and social sciences.

WCSU also has programs that blend the creative with the practical. There is, for example, the MFA in writing, which is the first of its kind in the nation. Rather than focusing exclusively on creative writing, this MFA also trains students for more practical fields such as copywriting and technical writing.

The theatre program is similarly blended with students receiving training in the creative as well as the practical. In addition to acting, students are taught what they need to succeed in technical areas such as lighting, set design, stage-managing and sound.

Student life also represents a good blending of interests, with organizations including everything from cultural to religious to environmental groups.

Since WCSU is a state school, the tuition is reasonable. However, financial aid is also awarded based on need and other factors.

While WCSU has a rolling admissions policy, most students do enter in the fall. Admission is based on a variety of factors. Contact Western Connecticute State University for more information.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Colonials

Website

www.wcsu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$7,462

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,154

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

6,617

WCSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
5,769
Freshman Class
1,019
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
6,617

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
87%
Graduate
13%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
91%
Out-of-State
9%

Gender of Students

Women
55%
Men
45%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
76%
Latino
7%
Other
8%

Students State Origin

Connecticut
91%
New York
6%
Other
3%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%