Western Connecticut State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2481 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #703 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #643 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1196 of 2,195 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 3,567
- Graduates
- 602
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wcsu.edu
Western Connecticut State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Western Connecticut State University has an acceptance rate of 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 84% | 89% |
| Applicants | 5,910 | 2,593 | 3,203 |
| Admissions | 5,142 | 2,176 | 2,864 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 843 | 441 | 390 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 18 | 6 | 7 |
1,818 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
397 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Western Connecticut State University are 1040-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2031 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1117 (27%) |
| Black or African American | 440 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 221 (5%) |
| Asian | 180 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 124 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 28 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,870
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,998 | $8,716 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,998 | $8,716 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,498 | $13,074 |
| Fee in-district | $6,403 | $6,323 |
| Fee in-state | $6,403 | $6,323 |
| Fee out-of-state | $6,403 | $6,323 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,153 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,614 |
| Room charge | $8,932 |
| Meal charge | $6,682 |
Western Connecticut State University majors
Western Connecticut State University has granted 777 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 153 master's across 13 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Connecticut State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 78 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 69 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 69 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 67 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 40 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 37 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 35 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 33 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 32 | |||
| Accounting | 30 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | |||
| Social Work | 29 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 28 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 25 | |||
| Finance, General | 24 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 19 | |||
| Writing, General | 19 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 18 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | |||
| History, General | 17 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 15 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 15 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 14 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 14 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 14 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 14 | |||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 13 | |||
| Music, General | 10 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 7 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 7 | |||
| Conservation Biology | 7 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 7 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 7 | |||
| Economics, General | 6 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Creative Writing | 5 | |||
| Nursing Education | 5 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 3 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 6 | 777 | 153 | 9 |
Western Connecticut State University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 43% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Connecticut State University has published 1,520 scientific papers with 34,565 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Sociology, Philosophy, Medicine, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 63 |
| 1994 | 16 | 77 |
| 1995 | 8 | 83 |
| 1996 | 13 | 73 |
| 1997 | 26 | 94 |
| 1998 | 15 | 122 |
| 1999 | 11 | 117 |
| 2000 | 19 | 190 |
| 2001 | 16 | 176 |
| 2002 | 15 | 277 |
| 2003 | 18 | 287 |
| 2004 | 21 | 291 |
| 2005 | 22 | 328 |
| 2006 | 39 | 416 |
| 2007 | 96 | 450 |
| 2008 | 44 | 539 |
| 2009 | 57 | 661 |
| 2010 | 42 | 788 |
| 2011 | 63 | 898 |
| 2012 | 35 | 995 |
| 2013 | 47 | 1107 |
| 2014 | 49 | 1163 |
| 2015 | 75 | 1278 |
| 2016 | 60 | 1421 |
| 2017 | 71 | 1491 |
| 2018 | 44 | 1714 |
| 2019 | 68 | 2044 |
| 2020 | 119 | 2503 |
| 2021 | 67 | 2901 |
| 2022 | 85 | 2805 |
| 2023 | 51 | 3082 |
| 2024 | 43 | 3068 |
| 2025 | 23 | 2636 |
Western Connecticut State University alumni
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Thurston Moore
- Occupations
- guitaristjazz musicianfilm actorvoice actorsinger
- Biography
-
Thurston Joseph Moore is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter best known as a member of the rock band Sonic Youth. He has also participated in many solo and group collaborations outside Sonic Youth, as well as running the Ecstatic Peace! record label. Moore was ranked 34th in Rolling Stone's 2004 edition of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
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Jodi Rell
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mary Carolyn Rell, known as M. Jodi Rell, was an American politician who served as the 87th governor of Connecticut from 2004 to 2011. Rell also had served as the state's 105th lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 1995 to 2004 under Governor John G. Rowland, and became governor after Rowland resigned from office. To date, Rell is the last Republican and last woman to serve as Governor of Connecticut.
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Paul Pasqualoni
- Occupations
- head coach
- Biography
-
Paul Lucian Pasqualoni is an American football coach who recently served as the linebackers coach for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He most recently was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers.
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Paul LaPolice
- Occupations
- head coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Paul LaPolice is an American football coach who is the head coach of the Canadian men's national flag football team. He is also a broadcaster for TSN.
General info
| Alternative names | Western WCSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Colors | dark blue, metallic copper |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 677 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 181 White Street Danbury, Connecticut, 06810-6826 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 87,000 |
| Phone | 2038378200 |