Also known as
- Western, WCSU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
757
72.9% Female
27.1% Male
Institution Overview
System
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
70
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
20
Doctoral Professional
3
Distance
7
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.26%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.49%
Asian
8.32%
Black or African American
12.68%
Hispanic or Latino
65.92%
White
1.06%
Two or more races
6.21%
Unknown
1.06%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$8,300
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$12,450
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
20
Master's (Distance)
3
Doctor's Degree Professional
3
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
1
Post Master's Certificate
3
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 |
Yes Yes |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Conservation Biology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Human Nutrition | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 186 | 186 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 186 | 186 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 160 | 160 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 4 | 4 | 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
$8,300
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$12,450
Financial aid office web address
https://www.wcsu.edu/finaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$8,630
Typical Board
$5,800
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $8,300 | $12,450 |
| Full time Fees | $6,019 | $6,019 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $753 | $753 |
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
757
72.9% Female
27.1% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.26%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.49%
Asian
8.32%
Black or African American
12.68%
Hispanic or Latino
65.92%
White
1.06%
Two or more races
6.21%
Unknown
1.06%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10 | 24 |
| Black Or African American | 11 | 52 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 23 | 73 |
| Non-resident Alien | 3 | 5 |
| White | 143 | 356 |
| Two Or More Races | 3 | 5 |
| Unknown | 12 | 35 |
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
202
21.8% Male
78.2% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
6
33.3% Male
66.7% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| 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
