From the Common App 2026–27 grid
Rolling
Regular Decision
Rolling
Application
CommonApp, WCSU online application
Testing
Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays
1 essay prompt listed on the official page
Fee
$50
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
Department of Music (audition required)
Applicants to the Department of Music are required to audition.
Separate admission
Musical Theatre (pre-screen audition required)
Applicants to the Musical Theatre program are required to submit a pre-screen audition in order to considered for an in-person audition.
Separate admission
Pre-nursing
Minimum B average in high school and B or higher in high school chemistry.
Separate admission
Music
Audition required
Audition
Musical Theatre
Pre-screen audition required before in-person audition
Audition
- In-state tuition
- $13,401
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,901
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $62,010
- 6-year graduation
- 51%