Western Connecticut State University Cross country

Association: NCAA D3
Conference: LEC
Teams: Men & women Cross country
Location: United States
Tuition & fees, 2025–26: From $13,401 USD
Undergraduates: 5,028

Overview

About Western Connecticut State

Western Connecticut State University has men’s and women’s cross country, competing in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the Little East Conference (LEC). Western Connecticut State is in Danbury, Connecticut, with 5,028 undergraduates, and 2025–26 tuition and fees start at $13,401 USD.

Teams

The Colonials cross country

Men's cross country: Team site
Women's cross country: Team site

Recruiting standards

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Coaching staff

Ryan BuddHead Men's and Women's Cross Country/Men's and Women's Track & Field Coach
Rebecca BourretAssistant Men's and Women's Cross Country/Assistant Men's and Women's Track & Field Coach
Tyler HochadelAssistant Men's and Women's Track & Field Coach

Campus and facilities

Established: 1903
Website: wcsu.edu

Facilities

Academics

Language

English is the language of instruction at WCSU

Fields of study

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Admissions and graduation

Graduated within six years: 51%

Graduation rate for full-time students who started in fall 2019. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Cost

Tuition and fees, 2025–26

In-state: $13,401 USD
Out-of-state: $16,901 USD
International (same as out-of-state): $16,901 USD

Full cost for a first-year student

Cost of attendance, 2024–25: $26,298 USD
Average net price, 2024–25: $16,754 USD

Cost of attendance is tuition, fees, books, housing and food for a year. Net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average after grants and scholarships.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

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