Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street, Danbury, Connecticut 06810-6826
4-year, Public City: Small
Key Statistics
4,137
Total Students
3,542
Undergraduates
11 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$13,401
+5% from last year
Out-of-State
$16,901
+5% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $15,659
Other Expenses:
$1,438
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $9,282
Other Expenses:
$8,232
With Family
Food & Housing: $1,000
Other Expenses:
$2,807
+3.3%
Total Annual Costs
In-State
$31,698
On Campus
+3.8% from last year
$32,115
Off Campus
+1.7% from last year
$17,408
With Family
+3.7% from last year
Out-of-State
$35,198
On Campus
+3.9% from last year
$35,615
Off Campus
+2% from last year
$20,908
With Family
+4% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
49% Female
51% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
88% 25 and Over
12% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
70% Out-of-State
30% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
1% Some Distance
44% No Distance
55% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
12% Part-Time
88% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
45% Some Distance
15% No Distance
39% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Asian
5% Black or African American
9% Hispanic/Latino
30% White
49% Two or more races
5% Race/ethnicity unknown
2% Popular Programs
1
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
81
graduates
2
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
76
graduates
3
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health Professions and Related Programs
74
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Undergraduate research (co-curricula)
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Contact Information
Phone
(203) 837-8200
Address
181 White Street, Danbury, Connecticut 06810-6826
IPEDS ID
130776
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).