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Colleges / Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate81%
Acceptance Rate81%

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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Western Connecticut State University is located in the city of Danbury, Connecticut, near New York City.

If you are interested in seeing WCSU for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 84 to Danbury, or book a flight to the nearest airport, LaGuardia.

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College Info

181 White Street Danbury, CT 06810-6885

Campus Setting: Urban

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

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

510 - 590

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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

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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 Time

18%

Part Time

78%

In State

22%

Out-of-State

Data 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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