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Students attend Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Connecticut, 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 art studies, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
Western Connecticut State University is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 52% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Western Connecticut State University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 5,907 students at the school (as of 2005).
A lot of students at Western Connecticut State University attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Western Connecticut State University offers students meal plans. The school 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 06810-6860
General Phone: (203) 837-8200
Admissions Phone: (203) 837-9000
Financial Aid Phone: (203) 837-8580
http://www.wcsu.edu
Western Connecticut State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 228 | education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, music teaching, health teaching, educational administration |
| Business And Management | 208 | business management, MIS, marketing, accounting, finance, business |
| Liberal Arts | 127 | history, English, political science, liberal arts and sciences, social services, sociology, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 72 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 57 | psychology, community health services |
| Media | 53 | communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 33 | registered nursing, adult health nursing |
| Art Studies | 28 | art studies |
| Science | 22 | biology, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, geology |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science |
| Music | 13 | music theory and composition, music |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | health care administration |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Connecticut State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 683 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 207 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Western Connecticut State University had a total enrollment of 5,907 students (4,801 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 84% |
| New York | 10% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Western Connecticut State University offers campus housing for 1,609 of its 4,801 (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 | 3,816 | 2,003 | 52% | 855 | 43% |
| Men | 1,750 | 876 | 50% | 403 | 46% |
| Women | 2,066 | 1,127 | 55% | 452 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (203) 837-9000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,739 |
| Room and board | $ 7,158 |
| Room charge | $ 4,108 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,592 |
Financial Aid:
Western Connecticut State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 138000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (203) 837-8580
Western Connecticut State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 56 | $84,756 | 28 | $81,873 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $67,023 | 22 | $67,931 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $55,053 | 37 | $54,481 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 106 | $73,228 | 87 | $66,698 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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