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  Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810-6860
General information
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Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree, Doctor's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 6,086 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$50.00

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$6,624$6,106$5,800
Out of State$15,344$14,428$13,739
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
On-Campus
Room and board$8,400$7,766$7,158
Other Expenses$3,496$3,327$3,232
Off Campus
Room and board$7,766$7,766$7,353
Other Expenses$3,996$3,827$3,732
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$4,596$4,407$4,053

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 18% $2,758
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 39% $3,693
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 3% $2,973
Loans to students 57% $5,841
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Associate degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Associate degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/tech...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics...

Bachelor degree
Social Work
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instr...

Bachelor degree
Social Sciences
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Bachelor degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive cur...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the princ...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and int...

Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the ...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Music Theory and Composition
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Music Theory and Composition: A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex ha...

Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topolo...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics and Computer Science
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Mathematics and Computer Science: A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which draws from mathematics and computer science.

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, princ...

Bachelor degree
Management Information Systems
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external ...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or ...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research me...

Bachelor degree
Health Teacher Education
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Health Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, ...

Bachelor degree
Finance
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Finance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; ...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
English Composition
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree English Composition: A program that focuses on the principles of English vocabulary, grammar, morphology, syntax and semantics; and techniques of selecting, developing, arranging, combining and expressing ideas in appropriate written forms.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary ...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economi...

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing f...

Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Police Science
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Police Science: A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence co...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not...

Bachelor degree
Community Health Services + Liaison + Counseling
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Community Health Services + Liaison + Counseling: A program that prepares individuals to serve as facilitators, advocates, and referral professionals linking health care and related social services with affected recipient communities. Includes instruction in public...

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal...

Bachelor degree
Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist: A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical res...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these pheno...

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and be...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a...

Bachelor degree
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
American + United States Studies + Civilization
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree American + United States Studies + Civilization: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, and including the flow of immigrants from other societies.

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget contro...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Gerontology
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Postbaccalaureate certificate Gerontology: A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences.

Master's degree
Music Teacher Education
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Mathematics
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topolo...

Master's degree
History
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research me...

Master's degree
Health + Health Care Administration + Management
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree Health + Health Care Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business managemen...

Master's degree
Geology + Earth Science
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, ...

Master's degree
Fine + Studio Arts
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree Fine + Studio Arts, General: A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern me...

Master's degree
English Language and Literature
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Master's degree
Education
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; a...

Master's degree
Criminal Justice + Law Enforcement Administration
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree Criminal Justice + Law Enforcement Administration: A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departme...

Master's degree
Creative Writing
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree Creative Writing: A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of ...

Master's degree
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services: A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students...

Master's degree
Business + Commerce
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree Business + Commerce, General: A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public an...

Master's degree
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Other
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in the biological and biomedical sciences not listed in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences, General category.

Master's degree
Adult Health Nurse + Nursing
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Master's degree Adult Health Nurse + Nursing: A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to provide general care for adult patients. Includes instruction in adult primary care, adult pathophysiology, clinical management of medication and treatments, patient assessment and edu...

Doctor's degree
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Western Connecticut State University

General Description for:
Western Connecticut State University Doctor's degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or sta...

 
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