Established in 1903, Western Connecticut State University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Danbury (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Connecticut. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 120 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WCSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Western Connecticut State University |
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Acronym | WCSU |
Founded | 1903 |
Colours | Dark blue and metallic copper |
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Address | 181 White Street Danbury 06810-6826 Connecticut United States |
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Tel | +1 (203) 837 8200 |
Fax | +1 (203) 837 8276 |
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Local students |
10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) |
10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is required - Recommendations are recommended - Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 70-80% |
Admission Office | 181 White Street Danbury 06810-6860 (203) 837 9000 |
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Student Enrollment | 6,000-6,999 |
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Academic Staff | 200-299 |
Control Type | Public State |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
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2000 Classification | Masters Colleges and Universities I |
Size & Setting | Four-year, medium, primarily residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Very high undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
New England Commission of Higher Education
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