Western Connecticut State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
5,583

Full + Part time Students
1:16

Faculty to Student Ratio
10%

Transfer Student Ratio
$11.1K

Avg. Financial Aid

Western Connecticut State University serves as an accessible, responsive and creative intellectual resource for the people and institutions of Connecticut. We strive to meet the educational needs of a diversified student body through instruction, scholarship and public service. Western aspires to be a public university of choice for programs of excellence in the liberal arts and the professions by providing full-time and part-time students with the necessary background to be successful in their chosen careers and to be productive members of society.

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Overview

Total Faculty	228
Full-Time Undergraduate	4,501
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,082
Application Acceptance Rate	59%
Transfer Students	537
Programs	57 Programs
Courses	1,185 Courses
Transfer Agreements	12 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,909 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$8,440
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,472
Books and Supplies	$1,300
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	56%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,685
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	50%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$4,436

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Western Connecticut State University offers financial aid to help qualified students meet their educational expenses. The staff of Financial Aid and Student Employment is available to assist students in determining their eligibility for the various sources of aid available.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A 2.0 GPA does not guarantee admission to the University, and students are encouraged to perform to the best of their abilities academically so as to enhance their application for admission. Also please note, some academic programs may have special admission requirements above and beyond the general university admission requirements.
Official Transcripts:

To apply, forward your official transcripts from the colleges or universities you have attended in addition to your official high school transcript.
SAT Scores:

The submission of official standardized test scores is required.
Letters of Recommendation:

Two letters of recommendation are required.
Essay:

There is an optional personal essay.
Application Fee:

There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
Interview:

Western Connecticut State University does not publish a requirement for a personal interview.
Other Requirements:

An immunization shot record is required if not on file with WestConn’s Health Service.
Apply Here:

http://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/transferstudents.asp

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Western Connecticut State does not publish a minimum grade requirement for transfer credit.
Credits (Min/Max):

To earn a degree from WestConn, all transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 credits through this University prior to graduation. At least half the credits required in any major must be completed at Western.
Transfer Policy Document:

Western Connecticut State University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf