Western Connecticut State University
Graduate Programs
Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Danbury, CT. It offers 26 graduate programs - 17 Master's, 3 Doctorate, 3 Post-bachelor's, and 3 Post-master's. The average tuition & fees for graduate programs are $13,253 for Connecticut residents and $26,477 for others in the academic year 2020-2021. A total of 606 students is enrolled in graduate degree programs out of total 5,246 students at WCSU.
Graduate Programs Overview
Western Connecticut State University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Danbury, Connecticut. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs. For academic year 2020-2021 the graduate school tuition & fees are $13,253 for Connecticut residents and $26,477 for other students in average.
It offers twenty-six graduate programs: 17 Master's, 3 Doctorate, 3 Post-Bachelor's, 3 Post-Master's programs. Some of those programs are offered by distance learning. 170 students have been conferred Master's degree and 16 students have received Doctorate degree last year.
It offers twenty-six graduate programs: 17 Master's, 3 Doctorate, 3 Post-Bachelor's, 3 Post-Master's programs. Some of those programs are offered by distance learning. 170 students have been conferred Master's degree and 16 students have received Doctorate degree last year.
| School Name | Western Connecticut State University |
|---|---|
| Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Address | 181 White Street, Danbury, CT |
| Graduate School Students | 606 students 474 students enrolled online exclusively |
| Tuition & Fees (2020-2021) | In-State$13,253 Out-of-State$26,477 |
| Student to Faculty | 12:1 (8.33%) |
| Number of Offered Graduate Programs | Total 26 Graduate Programs 17 Master's, 3 Doctorate, 6 Post graduate certificates |
2021 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
The following table and chart describe 2020-2021 graduate tuition & fees at Western Connecticut State University with tuition changes over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Connecticut residents, the tuition & fees are $13,253 and $26,477 for non-Connecticut residents. The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $640.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,674 | $19,768 |
| Fees | $5,579 | $6,709 |
| Cost per Credit | $640 | $640 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | |
| Room & Board | $13,876 (On-Campus) / $13,452 (Off-Campus) | |
| Personal Expenses | $2,250 (On-Campus) / $2,250 (Off-Campus) | |
| On-Campus Total | $30,679 | $43,903 |
| Off-Campus Total | $30,255 | $43,479 |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | $11,298 | $11,751 | $12,204 | $12,758 | $13,253 |
| Out-of-State | $24,098 | $24,327 | $24,547 | $25,546 | $26,477 |
Graduate Programs By Area of Study
Western Connecticut State University offers Masters, Doctorate, Post-Bachelor's Certificate, Post-Master's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 81 major areas - 16 Master's , 2 Doctorate , 2 Post-Bachelor', 2 Post-Master'. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.
| Master's | Doctorate | Post-Bachelor's | Post-Master's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 170 | 16 | - | 16 |
| Men | 44 | 4 | - | 1 |
| Women | 126 | 12 | - | 15 |
Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree).
You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Graduate Student Population
Total 5,246 students enrolled in Western Connecticut State University including both undergraduate and graduate programs, with full-time and part-time status. In graduate schools, 606 students are enrolled to earn graduate degrees.
By gender, it has 145 male and 461 female graduate students. By attending status, there are 68 full-time and 538 part-time students in graduate schools. It offers online degree programs and 474 students enrolled to earn their graduate degree through online exclusively and 85 students are taking some online graduate courses.
| Total | 606 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men Students | 145 | |
| Women Students | 461 |
| Total | 606 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Students | 68 | |
| Part-time Students | 538 |
By race/ethnicity 421 White, 45 Black, and 21 Asian students are attending at Western Connecticut State University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
| Total | 606 | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 21 | |
| Black | 45 | |
| Hispanic | 76 | |
| White | 421 | |
| Two or more races | 16 | |
| Un-Known | 27 |
13 students are younger than 22 and 169 students are older than 65. The school has 294 students aged between 22 and 30 and 126 students aged 30 to 40.
| Total | 606 | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 & Under | 13 | |
| 22-24 | 123 | |
| 25-29 | 171 | |
| 30-34 | 75 | |
| 35-39 | 51 | |
| 40 & Over | 169 |
Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially those who want to continue education and work in the field. At Western Connecticut State University, 474 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 85 students are enrolled in some online courses.
| Total Enrollment | 606 | |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 474 | |
| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 85 | |
| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 47 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 474 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Resident | 369 | |
| Other State In U.S. | 105 | |
| Outside of U.S. | 0 |
