Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Danbury, Connecticut |
| Online | wcsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Western Connecticut State University spans two campuses in Danbury, Connecticut, located 70 miles northeast of New York City in Fairfield County. The institution, founded in 1903 as a teacher training school, operates on a main Midtown campus and a complementary Westside campus connected by a frequent shuttle service. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across four academic schools, with particular strengths in music, theater arts, professional writing, and business administration. The Westside campus houses the School of Visual and Performing Arts, featuring specialized facilities including a performing arts center and recording studios, while the Midtown campus contains traditional academic buildings and the majority of student housing facilities. NCAA Division III athletic programs compete as the Colonials in the Little East Conference, with baseball and men's basketball maintaining consistent competitive records.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
WestConn is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Western Connecticut State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#466 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#142 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Connecticut
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Connecticut
#528 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Connecticut
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1230 |
| ACT | 19/29 |
| GPA | 3.38 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Connecticut Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $5,881 |
| Room and Board | $14,568 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,463 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $5,881 |
| Room and Board | $14,568 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,357 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 12% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
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Questions and Answers
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Last updated February 24, 2024