Western Connecticut State University
- Public
Western Connecticut State University: international tuition 16,901 USD per year, one-year total cost 24,770 USD, acceptance rate 87%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
Yes: an international first-year student, including a Vietnamese applicant, may be considered for WCSU merit-based scholarships. Need-based aid for international students is not clearly confirmed in the supplied pages.
Getting in. The school admits 87% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 510–580, Math 530–590. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 24,770 USD, before any scholarship. 7 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/12. You apply through Online Undergraduate application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Western Connecticut State University?
International tuition is 16,901 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 24,770 USD.
Does Western Connecticut State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes: an international first-year student, including a Vietnamese applicant, may be considered for WCSU merit-based scholarships. Need-based aid for international students is not clearly confirmed in the supplied pages.
What English scores does Western Connecticut State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Western Connecticut State University?
The acceptance rate is 87%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
The International Rate for Tuition & Fees is the same for commuter and residential students.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe international page says no separate merit application is required, but the quoted text does not also explicitly confirm this applies to international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe supplied pages do not state whether WCSU considers international applicants' ability to pay in admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe supplied pages do not require a CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Connecticut State University (CSU) Trustee ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply and be accepted by March 1.
Honors ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply and be accepted by March 1.
Presidential Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply and be accepted by March 1.
Wolves Academic ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply and be accepted by March 1.
Wolves Achievement ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply and be accepted by March 1.
Wolves Distinction ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply and be accepted by March 1.
Wolves Excellence ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply and be accepted by March 1.
Wolves Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply and be accepted by March 1.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- EssaysiThe international page says the essay is optional, while the catalog says it is required.Optional
- Teacher recommendationOptional
- Proof of fundsRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Fall semester rolling admissions begin (month/day) (ROLLING)Applicationin47days
- Application fee waiver period endsOther+78 days
- Application fee-waiver deadlineApplication+78 days
- Apply by this date to be automatically considered for a merit scholarshipScholarship+109 days
- Preferred deadline for application and FAFSA for financial aid (month/day)Financial aid+137 days
- Priority deadline for first-time first-year applicants (month/day) (RD)Application+168 days
Credit for exams
An AP score of 3 or higher can earn college credit per subject, giving you advanced standing as a first-year student.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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