Western Connecticut State University
181 White StreetDanbury, 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
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 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
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
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...