Western Connecticut State University, School of Arts and Sciences
203-837-9401
Listing Manager:
Paul Steinmetz
The School of Arts and Sciences at WCSU is at the heart of the university, offering undergraduate degrees in English, biology, chemistry, communications, media arts, computer science, economics, history, math and others. This program supports the university's educational programs in education, and it offers bachelor's degrees of science in meteorology and in medical technology.
- Fax: 1203-837-8525
- Handicap Accessible: The university buildings have ramps and elevators.
- Founding Date: 1903
- Number of students: 16,165
- Male-to-female ratio: 45.5 to 54.4
- Public/Private: Public
- Financial aid: Yes
- Religious affiliation: No
- Acceptance rate (%): 60
- Accreditation/licenses: Western Connecticut State University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, also in teacher education, chemistry, nursing, and social work.
- Student-to-teacher ratio: 16 to 1
- Parking: Free lot
- Number of faculty: 219 full time, 349 part time
- How engaged is the school with the community?: WCSU and Danbury Public Library present One Book one Community each year. The university, Danbury Hospital, city health department produce the Community Report Card each year.
- What makes this community special?: WCSU anchors a large portion of downtown Danbury, supporting local restaurants and stores and attracting thousands of people downtown every day.
- Degrees: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate
- Programs: Evening, Part-time, Summer studies
- Campus housing: Yes
- Sports conference: NCAA Division 3
- Sports teams: Baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, football, swim/diving, tennis, volleyball and club sports.
- Sports facilities: William A. O'Neill Athletic and Convocation Cener is a multi-purpose athletic facility with weight room, pool, locker rooms, the Stephen Feldman Arena for basketball and volleyball with seats for 4,500 spectators.
- Early decision: No
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