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About WCSU
Western Connecticut State University is a public, state university in the city of Danbury, Connecticut. WCSU was founded in 1903. The university currently enrolls around 5,247 students per year, including 4,644 undergraduates.
2021 Acceptance Rate for Western Connecticut State University
It is moderately difficult to get into WCSU. WCSU admitted 81% of all applicants in 2021. In 2021, 5,189 students applied to WCSU and 4,188 were admitted.
| Western Connecticut State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 81% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 66% |
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College Info
WCSU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to WCSU is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to WCSU is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
WCSU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
510 - 590
Reading SAT Range
510 - 610
WCSU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,957
In State$39,231
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$6,162
$18,436
Fees
$5,619
$5,619
Housing
$13,876
$13,876
Books
$1,300
$1,300
Student Life
Wondering what life at WCSU is like? There are approximately 5,247 students enrolled at WCSU, including 4,644 undergraduate students and 603 graduate students. 82% percent of students attend school full-time, 78% percent are from CT and 22% percent of students are from other states.
82%
Full Time18%
Part Time78%
In State22%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
5,247
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
81%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$11,781
Out-of-State
$24,055
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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