Danbury was once called Hat City, when its factories made much of America's headwear, and Western Connecticut State University has taught there since 1903. The public university has two campuses: Midtown, near downtown, and the newer Westside campus on the hill. It's known for meteorology, business through the Ancell School, justice and law administration, and music. New York City is within reach by train.
Danbury, Connecticut, United States
Official website: wcsu.edu
1903
Public university, CSCU system
Midtown and Westside in Danbury
$23,000 – $27,000
Out-of-state tuition, undergraduate and graduate
$14,000 – $18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on wcsu.edu before you apply.
BS Meteorology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BBA
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Justice and Law Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
A meteorology programme with its own weather centre.
Two campuses in one small city.
An easy train ride to New York City.
Graduates join firms in Fairfield County and the New York metro area.
Meteorology graduates work in forecasting, broadcasting and environmental consulting.
STEM graduates can apply for up to three years of OPT.
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Midtown holds most classrooms and residence halls, while Westside has the arts centre and more housing. A shuttle links the two.
Danbury is a mid-sized city with Candlewood Lake to the north. Metro-North's Danbury branch connects to New York City, about two hours away. Rent is fairly high.
Form I-20 issued by Western Connecticut State University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
WCSU reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by about May for fall and October for spring.
Most students start in fall (August) or spring (January).
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Western Connecticut State University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Meteorology, computer science, business, justice and law administration and the MBA are popular. Undergraduates need a secondary school record and IELTS 6.0. Graduate applicants need a bachelor's degree.
WCSU has limited scholarships for international students. Ask international admissions about current awards.
