Western Connecticut State University - Danbury, CT
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Western Connecticut State University
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Western Connecticut State University is a public school.
Contacting the School
181 White Street
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 6,211 (full-time equivalent) students. 96.1% of students attend full-time, while 3.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 447 male students and 443 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 50.2% of the student body, while females made up 49.8%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (375)%, Hispanic (217)%, Asian (405)%, and Native American (14)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 56.9% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 450. One quarter of students scored at least 550.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 550 or higher.
Degree Programs
Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies
Business And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEnglish Language And LiteratureHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhysical SciencesProtective ServicesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceAthletics, 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
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 19,520 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 12,220 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 28,240 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school rank is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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