Western Connecticut State University
About
Western Connecticut State University changes lives by providing all students with a high-quality education that fosters their growth as individuals, scholars, professionals and leaders in a global society. Western Connecticut State University, founded in 1903, is located in Danbury, a major city in Fairfield County in foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, 65 miles north of Manhattan and 50 miles west of Hartford. WestConn’s rural 364-acre Westside campus complements its 34-acre, 15-building Midtown campus in the heart of downtown Danbury. Constant planning, evaluation and improvement of programs and curriculum sharpen Western’s “edge of excellence” and keep it responsive to the progressive community it serves.
Many people have given me help and guidance over my years here, to the point where I feel like I have a team of people behind me, supporting me, rather than a single mentor.
Allison Vas
Programs
Bachelor’s & certification
Elementary or Secondary Education
Program Info
Upcoming Deadlines
Deadlines
Program Start
Apr. 01, 2025
FallNov. 01, 2025
Spring
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$5,910
In State Tuition
$200
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at Western Connecticut State University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Western Connecticut State University to see if you can, too!
Varies
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
Grants are determined during Financial Aid process
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Student Loans, Payroll Deduction
Student Loans eligibility determined during Financial Aid process
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Loan Forgiveness
Teachers working in Early Childhood Education or in Public Education will be eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
Work Study eligibility determined during Financial Aid process
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office
Certifications
Chemistry, Grades 7-12
Earth Science, Grades 9-12
Elementary, Grades 1-6
English, Grades 7-12
General Science, Grades 7-12
Health, Grades Pre-K-12
History & Social Studies, Grades 7-12
Mathematics, Grades 7-12
Music, Grades Pre-K-12
Spanish, Grades 7-12
Stats
Male
Female
33%
67%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
0%
3%
4%
15%
0%
75%
2%