Western Connecticut State University

181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 837-8200

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 7063

Type: Public 4-year or above

Main Website: www.wcsu.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $9,077.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $23,926.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $35,661.00



Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Test Scoring
25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 440 540
SAT Math 440 540
SAT Writing 440 550
ACT Composite 18 24
ACT English 19 24
ACT Math 18 25
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 81%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 30%
Average Federal Grant $4,014.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 47%
Average state aid $3,256.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 3%
Average institutional aid $9,115.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 77%
Average student loan $6,225.00
Degrees
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
MASTER'S DEGREE
POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Majors
Accounting
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Applied Behavior Analysis
Art/art Studies
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Communication and Media Studies
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Computer and Information Sciences
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Economics
Education
Educational Administration and Supervision
Educational Leadership and Administration
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature
Finance
Fine/Studio Arts
Geology/Earth Science
Gerontology
Health Teacher Education
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing/Marketing Management
Mathematics
Music
Music Teacher Education
Music Theory and Composition
Musical Theatre
Nursing Education
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology and Anthropology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Writing

Connecticut Scholarships

Ki Hoon Kim Scholarship
Scholarship for Korean and Japanese undergraduate students attending Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in Connecticut. Applicants and University faculty will study and do research in Korea. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Harvey & Joan James Scholarships
Scholarship for continuing students attending the University of Bridgeport. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and involvement in campus life and community service. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Charles Plohn Art Scholarship
Annual award for an undergraduate student who is a sophomore, junior or senior attending Sacred Heart University in Connecticut majoring in Art. Applicant must have completed 12 credit hours of art studio courses and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date and award amount varies. more...
Georgette Ann Schmitt Memorial Scholarship (2)
Scholarship for full-time, returning undergraduate students attending Albertus Magnus College. Selection based on academic achievement, minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need and future potential. Preference given to Biology/Physical Science majors. Applicants must file the FAFSA. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
John Huntington Athletic Training Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate senior student attending Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in Connecticut, completing requirements for Athletic Training Certification. Award amount varies. more...
Outstanding Scholar Award
Scholarship for graduate students attending Central Connecticut State University in Connecticut full- or part-time. An award is given to one student in each academic program. Departments may nominate the same student to be considered for the Graduate Academic Award. Students must have completed 15 credit hours at the graduate level, and must have at least one semester remaining. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and must have received no more than one B in their area of specialization. Candidates must submit letters of recommendation from the advisor and from an instructor at CCSU with whom the nominee has completed a graduate-level course. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Mary Goode Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time, day-division undergraduate students attending Albertus Magnus College. Selection based on academic achievement and future potential. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Ruth Boyce Cobey Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time, day-division undergraduate students attending Albertus Magnus College. Selection based on academic achievement and future potential. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Geary Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate junior attending Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in Connecticut, majoring in Engineering Technology. Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA. Award amount varies. more...
Jerome Vigdor Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate senior attending Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in Connecticut, majoring in Economics, and has been accepted for graduate studies at an accredited college or university. Award amount varies. more...

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