Western Connecticut State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2733 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #774 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #710 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1267 of 1,941 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 3,799
- Graduates
- 618
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 84% 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 | 84% | 82% | 85% |
| Applicants | 5,093 | 2,295 | 2,798 |
| Admissions | 4,253 | 1,871 | 2,382 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 614 | 329 | 285 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 15 | 9 | 6 |
1,872 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
397 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
202 or 32%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Western Connecticut State University are 1010-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Western Connecticut State University are 19-29 (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 | 2369 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1104 (25%) |
| Black or African American | 385 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 211 (5%) |
| Asian | 202 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 115 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
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
- $9,057
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,464 | $8,058 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,464 | $8,058 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,358 | $20,756 |
| Fee in-district | $5,881 | $5,849 |
| Fee in-state | $5,881 | $5,849 |
| Fee out-of-state | $5,881 | $5,849 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,590 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,568 |
| Room charge | $8,420 |
| Meal charge | $6,148 |
Western Connecticut State University majors
Western Connecticut State University has granted 909 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 190 master's across 15 programs, and 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 92 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 84 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 71 | |||
| Psychology, General | 67 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 60 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 51 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 44 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 44 | |||
| Accounting | 42 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 35 | |||
| Social Work | 35 | |||
| Finance, General | 33 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 30 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 27 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 21 | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 23 | |||
| History, General | 19 | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 22 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 21 | |||
| Writing, General | 21 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 16 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 16 | |||
| Education, General | 14 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 13 | |||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 11 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 11 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 11 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 10 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 9 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Creative Writing | 8 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 5 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |||
| Conservation Biology | 3 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 2 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 1 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 13 | 909 | 190 | 12 |
Western Connecticut State University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 44% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Connecticut State University has published 1,167 scientific papers with 22,755 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Biology, Medicine, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11 | 39 |
| 1992 | 9 | 40 |
| 1993 | 6 | 55 |
| 1994 | 12 | 61 |
| 1995 | 9 | 67 |
| 1996 | 12 | 57 |
| 1997 | 22 | 77 |
| 1998 | 12 | 100 |
| 1999 | 10 | 97 |
| 2000 | 15 | 151 |
| 2001 | 14 | 132 |
| 2002 | 14 | 219 |
| 2003 | 15 | 211 |
| 2004 | 19 | 227 |
| 2005 | 18 | 242 |
| 2006 | 37 | 324 |
| 2007 | 51 | 346 |
| 2008 | 40 | 393 |
| 2009 | 54 | 531 |
| 2010 | 40 | 595 |
| 2011 | 46 | 701 |
| 2012 | 35 | 780 |
| 2013 | 42 | 898 |
| 2014 | 45 | 942 |
| 2015 | 45 | 1042 |
| 2016 | 51 | 1101 |
| 2017 | 45 | 1199 |
| 2018 | 37 | 1346 |
| 2019 | 66 | 1607 |
| 2020 | 55 | 1859 |
| 2021 | 70 | 2164 |
| 2022 | 65 | 2159 |
| 2023 | 38 | 2207 |
Western Connecticut State University alumni
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Thurston Moore
- Occupations
- singer-songwritercomposersaxophonistpianistmusician
- 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 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 "Jodi" Rell is an American former politician who served as the 87th governor of Connecticut from 2004 to 2011. Rell also 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. She remains the most recent Republican governor of Connecticut.
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Paul LaPolice
- Occupations
- player of American footballhead coach
- Biography
-
Paul LaPolice is a football coach who was most recently the head coach for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a two-time Grey Cup champion as an assistant coach, most recently in 2019 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as the offensive coordinator. He formerly served as head coach for the Blue Bombers from 2010 to 2012, compiling a record of 16 wins and 28 losses. He currently works as 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 | 639 |
| 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 |