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Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University
DANBURY, CT . 4 Year 3.4
#2193 in Best Colleges in America
181 WHITE ST DANBURY, CT 06810

Overview

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a public university located in Danbury, Connecticut. Offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, it provides high-quality education in disciplines like arts, business, health promotion, and sciences. WCSU is known for its small class sizes, experienced faculty, and supportive learning environment. The university emphasizes experiential learning, offering opportunities for internships, research, and study abroad programs. It has a vibrant campus life with various student organizations, athletics, and cultural events. WCSU is committed to fostering academic excellence, creativity, personal growth, and preparing students for diverse professional fields.

Rankings

  • 330

    #330 in Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America

  • 1

    #1 1 in Best Value Colleges in Connecticut

  • 413

    #413 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America 330 of 706
  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 413 of 1,517
  • Safest College Campuses in America 668 of 1,306

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • BValue
  • ADiversity
  • D+Campus
  • C+Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • CLocation
  • CDorms
  • CCampus Food
  • C Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Police and Criminal Science
    102 Graduates
  • Nursing
    84 Graduates
  • Psychology
    80 Graduates
  • Business
    78 Graduates
  • Accounting
    64 Graduates
  • Communications
    60 Graduates
  • Marketing
    56 Graduates
  • Community Health Services and Counseling
    50 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    44 Graduates
  • Biology
    43 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 85%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,312
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    80%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    53%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    3,234 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,183
  • Undergrads Over 25
    11%
  • Pell Grant
    40%
  • Varsity Athletes
    5%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Freedom Football Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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