WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Western Connecticut State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Danbury, CT). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

181 White St
Danbury, CT 06810-6860
Main Phone: (203) 837-8200
Web Site: www.wcsu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,657 (full-time equivalent) students. 97.1% of students attend full-time, while 2.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 369 male students and 449 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 45.1% of the student body, while females made up 54.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (5)%, and Asian (3)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 61.2% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 430. One quarter of students scored at least 520.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 420 or higher. One fourth of students scored 520 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Mathematics And Computer Science

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

Western Connecticut State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Western Connecticut State University is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Western Connecticut State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Freedom Football Conference (for football).
Little East Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 13,809
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 8,379
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 20,011

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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