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Western Connecticut State University: athletic scholarships, costs and sports

Western Connecticut State University is a public four-year university in Danbury, Connecticut that competes in NCAA D3. On Smartrecruit it is listed with programs in Basketball, Field hockey, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball. Below are its official data on sports, scholarships, cost and admission.

Basics

Athletic associationNCAA D3
TypePublic · four-year university
LocationDanbury, Connecticut
ConferenceLittle East Conference

Sports and number of athletes

Number of athletes per sport reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024).

SportMenWomen
Lacrosse5519
Soccer3830
Baseball55—
Basketball2113
Softball—30
Golf1710
Field hockey—21
Tennis109
Volleyball—17
Cross country76

Athletic scholarships

Western Connecticut State University competes in NCAA Division III, which does not give athletic scholarships. Athletes receive academic or need-based aid.

Cost and admission

Estimated yearly cost (out of state)USD 28,377
Yearly cost (in-state residents)USD 24,877
Admission rate87%
SAT (25%-75%)1040-1170
Undergraduate students3,511
Graduation rate52%
International graduates0.5%

Cost is a yearly estimate before scholarships and includes tuition, housing and other expenses. At public universities an international student pays the out-of-state cost. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Confirm everything on the official site (https://www.wcsu.edu).

Guides

How to contact the coaches at Western Connecticut State University

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Frequently asked questions

Does Western Connecticut State University give athletic scholarships?

No. Western Connecticut State University competes in NCAA Division III, which does not give athletic scholarships; aid is academic or need-based.

What division does Western Connecticut State University compete in?

It competes in NCAA D3.

How much does Western Connecticut State University cost for an international student?

The estimated yearly cost is USD 28,377 before scholarships (the out-of-state cost, which is what an international student pays). Confirm it on the university's official site.

Which sports does Western Connecticut State University have on Smartrecruit?

Basketball, Field hockey, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball.

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Official data from the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024, IPEDS, College Scorecard). It may be out of date: confirm on the university's official site.