Also known as
- Western, WCSU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
718
66.2% Female
33.8% Male
Institution Overview
System
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
School Type
Public
Region
New England CT ME MA NH RI VT
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
63
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
16
Doctoral Research
2
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
3
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.14%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.65%
Asian
6.41%
Black or African American
6.27%
Hispanic or Latino
0.28%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
76.74%
White
0.70%
Two or more races
6.69%
Unknown
0.14%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
www.wcsu.edu/admissions/ugrad.asp
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$6,188
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$17,240
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
16
Doctor's Degree Research
2
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
2
Post Master's Certificate
2
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral – Research Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Gerontology | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Education | Doctoral – Research Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 209 | 209 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 209 | 209 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 151 | 151 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 55 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$6,188
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$17,240
Financial aid office web address
www.wcsu.edu/finaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$6,625
Typical Board
$4,908
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $6,188 | $17,240 |
| Full time Fees | $4,548 | $5,708 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $516 | $523 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
718
66.2% Female
33.8% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.14%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.65%
Asian
6.41%
Black or African American
6.27%
Hispanic or Latino
0.28%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
76.74%
White
0.70%
Two or more races
6.69%
Unknown
0.14%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5 | 14 |
| Black Or African American | 12 | 34 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 17 | 28 |
| White | 187 | 364 |
| Two Or More Races | 2 | 3 |
| Unknown | 19 | 29 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
124
33.9% Male
66.1% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
8
12.5% Male
87.5% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810-6826
Danbury, CT 06810-6826
Phone
203-837-8200
Fax
Email
