| Location: | Northeast |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Colonials |
Western Connecticut State University (Western, WestConn or WCSU) is a public university in Danbury, Connecticut. Founded in 1903, WestConn has an arts and sciences curriculum, a business school, and several professional programs including elementary and secondary education, nursing, music performance, and social work. It is also home to The Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies.
WestConn started as a teachers' college, training the primary and secondary school educators for Connecticut's Fairfield County and surrounding areas. The school's name has changed over the years as it has focused on additional areas of study. First named the Danbury Normal School, in the 1950s it was called the Danbury State Teachers College. It was renamed as Danbury State College in 1959, then Western Connecticut State College in 1967, and finally, in 1983, Western Connecticut State University.
Western has two campuses located five miles apart connected by a campus bus service.
The Midtown Campus is the original campus, located near Downtown Danbury. It is home to the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Professional Studies, and most of the school administration. There are also three housing facilities and the original student center.
The West Side Campus is located on land purchased in the 1970s on the outskirts of Danbury. This lot is home to the Ancell School of Business, a nature center, amphitheater, and three dormitories. The West Side also houses the athletic facilities, including the O'Neill Center. On January 23rd, 2007 the new WestSide Campus Center was officially opened. This new facility serves as a student center, meeting, and banquet facility for the West Side Campus.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 34% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Freedom Football Conference) Basketball (Little East Conference) Baseball (Little East Conference) Track (Little East Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,800 | $ 13,739 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,034 | $ 9,820 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,766 | $ 3,919 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,659 | 16% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,656 | 29% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,916 | 1% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,478 | 54% | |
Any Aid: |
59% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 52% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 450 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 540, Math: 550 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
