Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University has received a report from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges that praised the universitys commitment to students. This report forms the basis for the Spring 2014 reaffirmation of accreditation for Western by the Associations Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

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School Details

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Public, Coed 1903 N/A Semester $18.3 million 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 837-8200
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45 100.0 Connecticut Danbury 1021

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The The student-faculty ratio at Western Connecticut State University is 12:1, and the school has 48.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Western Connecticut State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 76 percent.

Faculty & Classes

Title Value
Classes with fewer than 20 students 48.5%
20-49 50.4%
50 or more 1.1%

Majors

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 21%
  • Health Professions and Related Programs, 13%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 13%
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 9%
  • Psychology, 9%

Academic Programs & Offerings

  • First-year experiences - N/A
  • Service learning - N/A
  • Senior capstone or culminating academic experience - N/A
  • Undergraduate research/creative projects - N/A