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Western Connecticut State University, also referred to as Western, WestConn or WCSU, is a coeducational, public university located in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. The urban campus of WestConn stretches over more than 390 acres of land. It grants admission to more than 5,000 students on an average, every year.
The schools under WestConn include the following:
The sports teams of Western Connecticut State University compete in baseball, basketball, track & field, football, lacrosse, soccer, swimming/diving, tennis, and volleyball. The official mascot is Colonials. The students can also participate in a number of club sports.
Students attend Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT, a small city. The school is a public institution. Western Connecticut State University degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement.
Western Connecticut State University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 530.
Western Connecticut State University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 6,211 students at Western Connecticut State University (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers students meal plans. Western Connecticut State University values student athletics, and belongs to the Freedom Football Conference and Little East Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810-6826
General Phone: (203) 837-8200
http://www.wcsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 237 | education, elementary school teaching, school counseling, music teaching, secondary teaching, educational administration, health teaching, educational admin and supervision, ... |
| Business and Management | 225 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, business, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 174 | history, English, English composition, creative writing, political science, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, social services, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 109 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 78 | psychology, community health services |
| Media | 55 | communication studies, media studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing, adult health nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 33 | social work |
| Art Studies | 29 | art studies |
| Music | 24 | music theory and composition, music |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry, atmospheric sciences, geology |
| Medical Administration | 10 | health care administration |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Connecticut State University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 804 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 238 | 15 |
| Doctor's degree | 14 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Western Connecticut State University had a total enrollment of 6,211 students (5,313 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 90% |
| New York | 8% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Western Connecticut State University offers campus housing for 1,724 of its 5,313 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Danbury, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,345 | 2,512 | 58% | 934 | 37% |
| Men | 1,934 | 1,110 | 57% | 427 | 38% |
| Women | 2,411 | 1,402 | 58% | 507 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 530 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,088 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,225 |
| Room and board | $ 9,158 |
| Room charge | $ 5,384 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,774 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,569 |
Financial Aid:
Western Connecticut State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 138000)
Western Connecticut State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $103,051 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $103,051 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $96,928 | 31 | $92,962 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $73,504 | 28 | $76,730 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $63,784 | 39 | $60,681 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 116 | $83,055 | 100 | $75,065 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Freedom Football Conference |
| Basketball | Little East Conference |
| Baseball | Little East Conference |
| Track | Little East Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Connecticut State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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