Western Connecticut State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2736 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #769 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #706 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1194 of 2,170 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 3,542
- Graduates
- 595
- 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 81% 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 | 81% | 82% | 81% |
| Applicants | 5,457 | 2,441 | 3,016 |
| Admissions | 4,440 | 2,001 | 2,439 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 690 | 369 | 321 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 21 | 12 | 9 |
1,643 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
304 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
31 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 840
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Western Connecticut State University are 840-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Western Connecticut State University are 20-27 (middle 50% range).
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 | 2091 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1119 (27%) |
| Black or African American | 373 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 202 (5%) |
| Asian | 193 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 122 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 15 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.3%) |
| 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
- $7,943
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,664 | $8,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,664 | $8,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,996 | $12,450 |
| Fee in-district | $6,099 | $6,019 |
| Fee in-state | $6,099 | $6,019 |
| Fee out-of-state | $6,099 | $6,019 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,590 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,430 |
| Room charge | $8,630 |
| Meal charge | $5,800 |
Western Connecticut State University majors
Western Connecticut State University has granted 847 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 202 master's across 15 programs, and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 81 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 76 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 74 | |||
| Psychology, General | 68 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 61 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 46 | |||
| Social Work | 45 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 39 | |||
| Accounting | 38 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 36 | |||
| Finance, General | 34 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 34 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 29 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 19 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 17 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 17 | |||
| History, General | 15 | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 16 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 14 | |||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 14 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | |||
| Writing, General | 14 | |||
| Education, General | 13 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 13 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 11 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 9 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Creative Writing | 9 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 9 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 4 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 9 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 7 | |||
| Music, General | 6 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 6 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Conservation Biology | 4 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | |||
| Human Nutrition | 4 | |||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 3 | |||
| Economics, General | 3 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 2 | |||
| Nursing Education | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 6 | 847 | 202 | 6 |
Western Connecticut State University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 43% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Connecticut State University has published 1,495 scientific papers with 32,433 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 | 54 |
| 1993 | 6 | 63 |
| 1994 | 15 | 77 |
| 1995 | 8 | 83 |
| 1996 | 13 | 73 |
| 1997 | 26 | 94 |
| 1998 | 15 | 122 |
| 1999 | 11 | 117 |
| 2000 | 19 | 190 |
| 2001 | 16 | 174 |
| 2002 | 15 | 277 |
| 2003 | 18 | 285 |
| 2004 | 21 | 291 |
| 2005 | 22 | 328 |
| 2006 | 39 | 416 |
| 2007 | 96 | 450 |
| 2008 | 44 | 539 |
| 2009 | 57 | 660 |
| 2010 | 42 | 789 |
| 2011 | 63 | 898 |
| 2012 | 35 | 995 |
| 2013 | 47 | 1106 |
| 2014 | 44 | 1161 |
| 2015 | 74 | 1278 |
| 2016 | 60 | 1419 |
| 2017 | 71 | 1489 |
| 2018 | 44 | 1712 |
| 2019 | 68 | 2041 |
| 2020 | 119 | 2501 |
| 2021 | 67 | 2899 |
| 2022 | 85 | 2803 |
| 2023 | 51 | 3076 |
| 2024 | 42 | 3014 |
Western Connecticut State University alumni
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Thurston Moore
- Occupations
- film actorsinger-songwritercomposerpianisttelevision actor
- 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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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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Jodi Rell
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mary Carolyn 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 LaPolice
- Occupations
- head coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Paul LaPolice is an American former football coach who is a broadcaster for TSN. He has served as the head coach for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a two-time Grey Cup champion as an assistant coach, with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2007 and with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2019.
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 | 629 |
| 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 |