Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University is a public four-year institution located in Danbury, Connecticut, within a small city setting. The university enrolls 5,102 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 50% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 70% (IPEDS 2023).

In the health sciences area, Western Connecticut State University offers bachelor's degree programs in Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Adult Health Nurse/Nursing, along with an associate degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. These programs prepare students for clinical nursing practice and healthcare management roles.

Situated in Danbury in Fairfield County, the university serves students across western Connecticut and the greater New York metropolitan region. Its nursing and health administration programs address healthcare workforce needs in a state with a high demand for credentialed health professionals.